There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to Dana Point by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, 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, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
6h 54m$54–84Drive 204.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Dana Point204.5 mi
3h 42m$38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific OaksLompoc
- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
7h 16m$40–113Bus
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
7h 20mBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit CenterSanta Barbara Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
8h 14m
Lompoc to Dana Point by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Dana Point is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Dana Point is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Lompoc and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Isla Vista, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Lompoc and Dana Point is 213 miles. The road distance is 205.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Dana Point without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 6h 54m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Lompoc to Dana Point, including transfers.
Lompoc to Dana Point bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Lompoc station.
Lompoc to Dana Point bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Hollister at Pacific Oaks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Dana Point is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Lompoc to Dana Point.
There are 275+ hotels available in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lompoc to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Hollister at Pacific Oaks, Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 7h 20m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $21–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $29–160
- Business Class
- $45–220
Train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $24–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $20–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $28–150
- Business Class
- $45–220
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 805-736-7666
- Website
- cityoflompoc.com
Bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.cityoflompoc.com/government/departments/public-works/transportation/city-of-lompoc-transit
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