There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Lompoc by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompoc
11h 24mDrive 237.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Lompoc237.7 mi
4h 46m$44–63Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Merced to Stockton
- Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Lompoc
13h 18m$179–362Bus via Merced Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompoc
11h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Lompoc is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Lompoc is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Lompoc via Bakersfield, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Hollister at Kellogg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Merced and Lompoc is 393 miles. The road distance is 239.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Lompoc without a car is to bus which takes 11h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Merced to Lompoc, including transfers.
Merced to Lompoc bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Lompoc bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Lompoc is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Merced to Lompoc.
There are 30+ hotels available in Lompoc.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Lompoc via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Hollister at Kellogg in around 11h 24m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- service@cleanairexpress.com
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompoc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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