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

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Merced is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lompoc and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Merced. However, there are services departing from Lompoc and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Lompoc to Merced?

The distance between Lompoc and Merced is 382 miles. The road distance is 231.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lompoc to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 11h 1m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Lompoc to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lompoc to Merced bus from?

Lompoc to Merced bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Lompoc station.

Where does the Lompoc to Merced bus arrive?

Lompoc to Merced bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Hollister at Pacific Oaks station.

Can I drive from Lompoc to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Merced is 231 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Lompoc to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

Lompoc to Merced - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lompoc to Merced by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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best
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus
2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
11h 1m
$87–145
Drive 230.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lompoc to Mercedcar 230.1 mi
5h 5m
$42–61
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
4. Take the bus from Stockton to Mercedbus
13h 12m
$186–300
Bus via Merced
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus
2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus
11h 6m
$86–135

Lompoc to Merced by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 1mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.6 mi
Duration: 11h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Lompoc to Merced Bus Stop via Hollister at Pacific Oaks, Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 11h 1m.

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