There are 6 ways to get from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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 Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
6h 16m$52–82Drive 202.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano202.3 mi
3h 35m$37–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific OaksLompoc
- Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
6h 44m$38–111Bus
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
6h 42mBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit CenterSanta Barbara Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
7h 37mBus, train #3
- 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 San Juan Capistrano
9h 26m$107–126
Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Lompoc and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Isla Vista and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Lompoc and San Juan Capistrano is 209 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 6h 16m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Lompoc station.
Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Hollister at Pacific Oaks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano.
There are 269+ hotels available in San Juan Capistrano.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Hollister at Pacific Oaks, Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Isla Vista, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 6h 42m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Goleta Amtrak to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $21–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $29–160
- Business Class
- $45–220
Train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $24–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $20–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $28–150
- Business Class
- $45–220
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- 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 Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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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