What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Lompoc?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Lompoc is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Lompoc?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Lompoc is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Lompoc?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Lompoc Transit Hub via Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from El Monte to Lompoc?

The distance between El Monte and Lompoc is 171 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Lompoc without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Lompoc without a car is to train and bus via Santa Barbara which takes 6h 18m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Lompoc?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from El Monte to Lompoc, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Lompoc bus from?

El Monte to Lompoc bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.

Where does the El Monte to Lompoc bus arrive?

El Monte to Lompoc bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Lompoc?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Lompoc is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from El Monte to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 31+ hotels available in Lompoc.

El Monte to Lompoc - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 70 bus

There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Lompoc by train, bus, 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, bus via Santa Barbara
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Pueblo at Castillo to Lompocbus Lompoc
6h 18m
$55–141
Drive 161.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Lompoccar 161.2 mi
2h 52m
$30–43
Line 70 bus, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the bus from Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
4. Take the bus from Santa Maria Public Airport to Lompoc Transit Hubbus 30
8h 52m
$99–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hubbus 30
9h 44m
$45–102

El Monte to Lompoc by bus

49Weekly Buses

8h 52mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Lompoc Transit Hub via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 8h 52m.

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