There are 4 ways to get from Lompoc to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Goleta
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
8h 58m$59–105Drive 216.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Lake Elsinorecar 216.6 mi
3h 50m$40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Santa Maria Public Airportbus 30
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
10h 35m$106–133Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain
10h 31m
Lompoc to Lake Elsinore by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Lake Elsinore is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Lompoc and Lake Elsinore is 248 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train via Goleta which takes 8h 58m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Lompoc to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Lake Elsinore is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Lompoc to Lake Elsinore.
There are 81+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lompoc to Lake Elsinore. However, you can take the bus to Hollister at Pacific Oaks, take the taxi to Goleta Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Perris - Downtown, walk to Perris Transit Center, then take the line 9 bus to Hwy 74 + El Toro Cut Off. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 10h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
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