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

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Salinas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lompoc and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Lompoc Transit Hub and arriving at Salinas via Transit Center and Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Lompoc to Salinas?

The distance between Lompoc and Salinas is 187 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lompoc to Salinas without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $130 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Lompoc to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lompoc to Salinas bus from?

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

Where does the Lompoc to Salinas bus arrive?

Lompoc to Salinas bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, arrive at Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Lompoc to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Salinas is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Lompoc to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 167+ hotels available in Salinas.

Lompoc to Salinas - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to Salinas by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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
1. Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to SalinasCoast Starlight
5h 30m
$138–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54m
$23–89
Drive 178.6 mi
1. Drive from Lompoc to Salinas178.6 mi
3h 24m
$33–48
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StCbx
5h 39m
$33–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center10N
3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
8h 31m
$45–73

Lompoc to Salinas by bus

25Weekly Buses

6h 54mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Salinas via Transit Center, Cypress at N Nicholson, and Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop in around 6h 54m.

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