There are 4 ways to get from Lompoc to Dana Point by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), 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.
Bus, train via Goleta
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific OaksLompoc
- Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
7h 16m$40–113Drive 204.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Dana Point204.5 mi
3h 42m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
8h 35mBus, train
- 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 39m
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 Cypress Ave and I St and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Chapala & Anapamu, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Lompoc and Dana Point is 218 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 Goleta which takes 7h 16m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Lompoc to Dana Point, including transfers.
Lompoc to Dana Point bus services, operated by City of Lompoc Transit, depart from Cypress Ave and I St station.
Lompoc to Dana Point bus services, operated by City of Lompoc Transit, arrive at Santa Barbara Transit Center 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 266+ hotels available in Dana Point.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Santa Barbara Transit Center, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 8h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Amtrak 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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- +1 805-736-7666
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- 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
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