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How to get fromLompoc to San Joseby taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Lompoc to San Jose by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or subway

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 6m
    $162–259

  2. Drive 236.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lompoc to San Josecar car 236.4 mi
    4h 29m
    $44–63

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m
    $80–120

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 47m
    $172–389

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    10h 11m
    $65–138

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 27m
    $295–440

  7. Bus, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kelloggbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    7h 29m
    $191–700

  8. Bus, bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    4. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 14m
    $180–409

Lompoc to San Jose by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose twice daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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