What is the cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lompoc to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Palo Alto is to bus and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $210 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Lompoc and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Cypress Ave and I St and arriving at San Jose via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Lompoc to Palo Alto?

The distance between Lompoc and Palo Alto is 330 miles. The road distance is 255 miles.

How do I travel from Lompoc to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Lompoc to Palo Alto without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 47m and costs $170 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Lompoc to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Lompoc to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lompoc to Palo Alto bus from?

Lompoc to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lompoc to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Lompoc to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Lompoc to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Palo Alto is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lompoc to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 455+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Lompoc to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

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Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
4h 24m
$210–456
Drive 253.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lompoc to Palo Altocar 253.5 mi
4h 44m
$47–67
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
7h 47m
$173–277
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 56m
$94–133
Bus, bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus
3. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
7h 51m
$168–426

Lompoc to Palo Alto by bus and train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose twice daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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