There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Lompoc by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from State at La Cumbre to Lompocbus
11h 54m$89–138Drive 230.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Lompoccar 230.1 mi
5h 4m$42–61Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Lompoctaxi
13h 18m$194–318
Merced to Lompoc by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Lompoc is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Lompoc is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Lompoc via Bakersfield, UCSB North Hall Inbound and State at La Cumbre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Merced and Lompoc is 402 miles. The road distance is 231.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Lompoc without a car is to bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Merced to Lompoc, including transfers.
Merced to Lompoc bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Lompoc bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Lompoc is 231 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Merced to Lompoc.
There are 30+ hotels available in Lompoc.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Lompoc via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, State & La Cumbre 156, and State at La Cumbre in around 11h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from State at La Cumbre to Lompoc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
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