There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to Riverside by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train via Goleta
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
6h 32m$43–73Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Riverside201 mi
3h 36m$37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
8h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
6h 52m$47–87Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Santa Maria Public Airport30
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
9h 58m$108–128
Lompoc to Riverside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Riverside is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Riverside is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Lompoc and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Lompoc and Riverside is 213 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 6h 32m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Lompoc to Riverside, including transfers.
Lompoc to Riverside bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Lompoc station.
Lompoc to Riverside bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Hollister at Pacific Oaks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Riverside is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Lompoc to Riverside.
There are 219+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lompoc to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Hollister at Pacific Oaks, Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 6h 52m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- +1 805.928.5624
- smrtcomments@cityofsantamaria.org
- Website
- cityofsantamaria.org
Bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Santa Maria Public Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/department-of-public-works/santa-maria-regional-transit-5008
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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