There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Surf by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 21m$55–120Drive 157.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Surfcar 157.8 mi
2h 55m$29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 45m$38–70
Los Angeles to Surf by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Surf is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Surf is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Surf is 172 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Surf without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $55 - $120.
The train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Station takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Los Angeles to Surf train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Surf train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lompoc-Surf Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Surf is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Los Angeles to Surf.
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What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Surf, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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