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

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Encinitas is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Encinitas is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lompoc and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Encinitas. However, there are services departing from Lompoc Transit Hub and arriving at Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Lompoc to Encinitas?

The distance between Lompoc and Encinitas is 263 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lompoc to Encinitas without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 15m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Lompoc to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lompoc to Encinitas bus from?

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

Where does the Lompoc to Encinitas bus arrive?

Lompoc to Encinitas bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, arrive at Santa Maria Public Airport station.

Can I drive from Lompoc to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Encinitas is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Lompoc to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 2869+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Lompoc to Encinitas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to Encinitas by bus, train, car, or plane

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
best
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus Lompoc
2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 15m
$75–157
Drive 243.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lompoc to Encinitascar 243.7 mi
4h 21m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Santa Maria Public Airportbus 30
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
9h 34m
$134–192
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kelloggbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
5h 16m
$65–429
Bus, train via Camarillo
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kelloggbus
2. Take the bus from Hollister and Kellogg EB to Camarillo stationbus 85X / ...
3. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Oceansidetrain
9h 55m
$45–102

Lompoc to Encinitas by bus

17Weekly Buses

9h 34mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.9 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Hwy 101 & K St via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 9h 34m.

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