What is the cheapest way to get from Lompoc to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to San Diego is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lompoc to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $160 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Lompoc and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Lompoc Transit Hub and arriving at San Diego via Santa Maria Airport, CA and LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Lompoc to San Diego?

The distance between Lompoc and San Diego is 239 miles. The road distance is 269.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lompoc to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Lompoc to San Diego without a car is to bus and train via Goleta which takes 8h 18m and costs $90 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Lompoc to San Diego?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Lompoc to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lompoc to San Diego bus from?

Lompoc to San Diego bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, depart from Lompoc Transit Hub station.

Where does the Lompoc to San Diego bus arrive?

Lompoc to San Diego bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, arrive at Santa Maria Public Airport station.

Can I drive from Lompoc to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to San Diego is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Lompoc to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2125+ hotels available in San Diego.

Lompoc to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to San Diego by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
3h 1m
$167–228
Drive 268.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lompoc to San Diegocar 268.2 mi
4h 46m
$49–71
Bus, train via Goleta
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus Lompoc
2. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 18m
$93–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Santa Maria Public Airportbus 30
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
9h 28m
$142–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus Santa Barbara Express
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 38m

Lompoc to San Diego by bus, taxi, and train

15Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.5 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to County Center/Little Italy Station via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 9h 28m.

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