There are 7 ways to get from Lompoc to Monterey by taxi, train, bus, shuttle, car, plane, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to SalinasCoast Starlight
7h 5m$138–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 15m$25–93Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StCbx
7h 15m$37–61Drive 194.2 mi
- Drive from Lompoc to Monterey194.2 mi
3h 47m$36–52Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kellogg
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)SBA - MRY
6h 55m$55–322Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
9h 53m$47–77Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kellogg
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBA - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
7h 18m$97–294
Lompoc to Monterey by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Monterey is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Lompoc Transit Hub and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Transit Center, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Lompoc and Monterey is 206 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Monterey without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 5m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Lompoc to Monterey, including transfers.
Lompoc to Monterey bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, depart from Lompoc Transit Hub station.
Lompoc to Monterey bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, arrive at Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Monterey is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Lompoc to Monterey.
There are 267+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Tyler / Franklin via Transit Center, Cypress at N Nicholson, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 8h 15m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 805.928.5624
- smrtcomments@cityofsantamaria.org
- Website
- cityofsantamaria.org
Bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/department-of-public-works/santa-maria-regional-transit-5008
Shuttle from Santa Maria to Salinas - 116 E Alisal St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kellogg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $20–85
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $60–75
- Standard Rate
- $70
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