There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Pueblo & Castillo Cottage HospitalLompoc
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
6h 33m$52–97Drive 202.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano202.3 mi
3h 35m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
- Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
8h 59mBus, train via Goleta
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific OaksLompoc
- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
6h 44m$52–66Bus, train via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
- 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$108–130
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 Transit Hub and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Transit Center, Santa Maria and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Lompoc and San Juan Capistrano is 216 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 which takes 6h 33m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, depart from Lompoc Transit Hub station.
Lompoc to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, arrive at Transit Center 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 288+ 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 Transit Hub to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Transit Center, Cypress at N Nicholson, Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 8h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Pueblo & Castillo Cottage Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- https://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
- +1 805.928.5624
- 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- +1 800-470-8818
- 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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