There are 6 ways to get from Lompoc to Seaside by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, 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- Take the taxi from Lompoc to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to SalinasCoast Starlight
6h 40m$140–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 5m$25–93Drive 192.5 mi
- Drive from Lompoc to Seaside192.5 mi
3h 45m$36–51Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kellogg
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)SBA - MRY
7h 36m$57–325Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
9h 43m$47–77Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Transit Center30
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StCbx
7h 5m$37–61
Lompoc to Seaside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Seaside is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Seaside is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Lompoc Transit Hub and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via Transit Center, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Lompoc and Seaside is 204 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Seaside without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 40m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Lompoc to Seaside, including transfers.
Lompoc to Seaside bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, depart from Lompoc Transit Hub station.
Lompoc to Seaside bus services, operated by Santa Maria Area Transit, arrive at Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Seaside is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Lompoc to Seaside.
There are 271+ hotels available in Seaside.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Seaside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Del Monte / Contra Costa via Transit Center, Cypress at N Nicholson, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 8h 5m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $20–85
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kellogg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Shuttle from Santa Maria to Salinas - 116 E Alisal St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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