What is the cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Arcata?

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Arcata is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lompoc to Arcata?

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Arcata is to bus and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lompoc and Arcata?

No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Arcata. However, there are services departing from Lompoc Transit Hub and arriving at Arcata via Transit Center, Santa Maria, Oakland and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

How far is it from Lompoc to Arcata?

The distance between Lompoc and Arcata is 572 miles. The road distance is 561.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lompoc to Arcata without a car?

The best way to get from Lompoc to Arcata without a car is to bus which takes 17h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lompoc to Arcata?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Lompoc to Arcata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lompoc to Arcata bus from?

Lompoc to Arcata bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, depart from Lompoc Transit Hub station.

Where does the Lompoc to Arcata bus arrive?

Lompoc to Arcata bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, arrive at Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Lompoc to Arcata?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Arcata is 561 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Lompoc to Arcata.

Where can I stay near Arcata?

There are 93+ hotels available in Arcata.

Lompoc to Arcata - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lompoc to Arcata by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), taxi, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kellogg
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)SBA - ACV
7h 25m
$103–562
Bus, bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
3. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)SBP - ACV
10h 41m
$96–561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Oakland
3. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcata
17h 9m
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Redding Amtrak
3. Take the bus from RABA Transit Center to Hwy 3 Mini Mart
4. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to Willow Creek @ Hwy 299 & 96
5. Take the bus from Hwy 96 & Hwy 299 - Willow Creek to Arcata Transit Center
21h 8m
$164–356
Drive 558.1 mi
1. Drive from Lompoc to Arcata558.1 mi
10h 14m
$102–148
Bus, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kellogg
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)LAX - ACV
9h 34m
$318–747
Bus via Petaluma
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to San Francisco
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Copeland St Transit Mall101
4. Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcata
17h 53m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center10N
3. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center9N
4. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Martinez
5. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcata
20h 18m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights

33Weekly Planes

4h 40mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.4 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Arcata via Transit Center, Cypress at N Nicholson, Santa Maria, Oakland, and Vallejo in around 17h 9m.

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