There are 6 ways to get from Lompoc to Vista by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Santa Barbara
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Pueblo & Castillo Cottage Hospitalbus Lompoc
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 7m$56–131Drive 240.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Vistacar 240.1 mi
4h 15m$44–64Bus
- 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 bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
9h 29m$134–192Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
6h 15m$96–264Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus Santa Barbara Express
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 25mBus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
6h 32m$354–600
Lompoc to Vista by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Vista is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Vista is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Vista. However, there are services departing from Lompoc Transit Hub and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Lompoc and Vista is 256 miles. The road distance is 241.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Vista without a car is to bus and train via Santa Barbara which takes 9h 7m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Lompoc to Vista, including transfers.
Lompoc to Vista bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, depart from Lompoc Transit Hub station.
Lompoc to Vista bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, arrive at Santa Maria Public Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Vista is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Lompoc to Vista.
There are 998+ hotels available in Vista.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Lompoc to Pueblo & Castillo Cottage Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Patera
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Patera
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
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