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

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to San Diego Zoo is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to San Diego Zoo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $170 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Lompoc and San Diego Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Lompoc Transit Hub and arriving at University Av & Vermont St via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Lompoc to San Diego Zoo?

The distance between Lompoc and San Diego Zoo is 247 miles. The road distance is 268.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lompoc to San Diego Zoo without a car is to bus and train via Goleta which takes 8h 52m and costs $95 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Lompoc to San Diego Zoo, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lompoc to San Diego Zoo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lompoc to San Diego Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to San Diego Zoo is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lompoc to San Diego Zoo.

Where can I stay near San Diego Zoo?

There are 2311+ hotels available in San Diego Zoo.

Lompoc to San Diego Zoo - 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 Zoo 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
4h 9m
$171–238
Drive 266.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lompoc to San Diego Zoocar 266.7 mi
4h 44m
$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 Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 52m
$95–187
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
10h 20m
$144–217
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
10h 12m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

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Distance: 245.6 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to San Diego Zoo via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & Vermont St in around 10h 20m.

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