There are 6 ways to get from Lompoc to Riverside by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), 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 via Goleta
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 31m$57–101Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Riversidecar 201 mi
3h 37m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
8h 54mBus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 29m$324–535Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 55mBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Santa Maria Public Airportbus 30
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 32m$105–131
Lompoc to Riverside by bus, taxi, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Riverside is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Riverside is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Cypress Ave and I St and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Chapala & Anapamu, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Lompoc and Riverside is 219 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Riverside without a car is to bus and train via Goleta which takes 7h 31m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Lompoc to Riverside, including transfers.
Lompoc to Riverside bus services, operated by City of Lompoc, depart from Cypress Ave and I St station.
Lompoc to Riverside bus services, operated by City of Lompoc, arrive at Santa Barbara Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Riverside is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Lompoc to Riverside.
There are 267+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Barbara Transit Center, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Patera
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
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