What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc is to train and bus via Camarillo which costs $18 - $27 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Lompoc?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at Lompoc Transit Hub via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

The distance between Santa Monica and Lompoc is 161 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Lompoc without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Lompoc bus from?

Santa Monica to Lompoc bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Lompoc bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Lompoc bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Lompoc is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Santa Monica to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 30+ hotels available in Lompoc.

Santa Monica to Lompoc - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I Stbus Santa Barbara Express
8h 30m
Train, bus via Camarillo
cheapest
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Camarillo Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Hollister and Kellogg WBbus 87 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompocbus
8h 47m
$18–27
Drive 137.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lompoccar 137.7 mi
2h 44m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
8h 42m
$87–115

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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