What is the cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Big Sur is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lompoc to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Big Sur is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Lompoc to Big Sur?

The distance between Lompoc and Big Sur is 233 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lompoc to Big Sur without a car?

The best way to get from Lompoc to Big Sur without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 35m and costs $270 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Lompoc to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Lompoc to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lompoc to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Big Sur is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Lompoc to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 12+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Lompoc to Big Sur - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to Big Sur by taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur
6h 35m
$278–588
Drive 221.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lompoc to Big Sur221.8 mi
4h 25m
$41–59
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur
7h 59m
$163–259
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StCbx
8h 45m
$114–159
Bus, train, taxi
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 train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
4. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Sur
9h 36m
$185–478

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lompoc to Big Sur.

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lompoc to Big Sur. However, you can take the taxi to Guadalupe Amtrak Station, take the train to San Luis Obispo, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Transit Center, take the bus to Cypress at N Nicholson, walk to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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