The average bus between Lompoc and Monterey takes 11h 2m and the fastest bus takes 7h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lompoc to Monterey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Lompoc and Monterey. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lompoc is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Monterey at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and take an average of 11h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Lompoc station and arriving at Monterey station via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
Lompoc to Monterey bus services, operated by City of Lompoc Transit, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Lompoc to Monterey bus services, operated by City of Lompoc Transit, arrive at Salinas station.
The distance between Lompoc and Monterey is 253.8 km. The road distance is 379 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 30m.