There are 3 ways to get from Lompoc to Tulare by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (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 via Goleta
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus
8h 46m$67–98Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Tularecar 173.2 mi
3h 50m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Tularebus 1
9h 58m
Lompoc to Tulare by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Tulare is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Tulare is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Tulare. However, there are services departing from Lompoc and arriving at Tulare Bus Stop via Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Lompoc and Tulare is 279 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Tulare without a car is to bus via Goleta which takes 8h 46m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Lompoc to Tulare, including transfers.
Lompoc to Tulare bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, depart from Lompoc station.
Lompoc to Tulare bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Hollister at Pacific Oaks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Tulare is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Lompoc to Tulare.
There are 77+ hotels available in Tulare.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lompoc to Tulare Bus Stop via Hollister at Pacific Oaks, Santa Felicia & Marketplace, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- Clean Air Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- City of Lompoc
Bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- City of Lompoc
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Tulare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
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