The average bus between Lompoc and Salinas takes 8h 47m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lompoc to Salinas. 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 twice daily between Lompoc and Salinas. 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 Salinas at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Lompoc station and arriving at Salinas station via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Lompoc to Salinas bus services, operated by City of Lompoc Transit, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Lompoc to Salinas bus services, operated by City of Lompoc Transit, arrive at Salinas station.
The distance between Lompoc and Salinas is 251.2 km. The road distance is 348 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.