What is the cheapest way to get from Lompoc to San Rafael?

The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to San Rafael is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lompoc to San Rafael?

The fastest way to get from Lompoc to San Rafael is to bus and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $70 - $250.

How far is it from Lompoc to San Rafael?

The distance between Lompoc and San Rafael is 343 miles. The road distance is 299.7 miles.

How do I travel from Lompoc to San Rafael without a car?

The best way to get from Lompoc to San Rafael without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 11m and costs $180 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Lompoc to San Rafael?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Lompoc to San Rafael, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lompoc to San Rafael bus from?

Lompoc to San Rafael bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lompoc to San Rafael bus arrive?

Lompoc to San Rafael bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Lompoc to San Rafael?

Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to San Rafael is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Lompoc to San Rafael.

Where can I stay near San Rafael?

There are 450+ hotels available in San Rafael.

Lompoc to San Rafael - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lompoc and San Rafael?

No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to San Rafael. However, there are services departing from Cypress Ave and I St and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

There are 9 ways to get from Lompoc to San Rafael by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kelloggbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
5h 13m
$70–244
Drive 297.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lompoc to San Rafaelcar 297.9 mi
5h 31m
$55–79
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
10h 11m
$185–301
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 50m
$99–150
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kelloggbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - OAK
3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
5h 22m
$88–457
Bus, bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus
3. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
4. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
8h 24m
$64–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus Santa Barbara Express
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
11h 29m
Bus, train via Paso Robles (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
11h 33m
$100–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Josetrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
14h 3m

Lompoc to San Rafael by bus

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Distance: 340.8 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cypress Ave and I St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 10h 50m.

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