What is the cheapest way to get from Modesto to Lompoc?

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Lompoc is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modesto to Lompoc?

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Lompoc is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Modesto and Lompoc?

No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Cypress Ave and I St via Bakersfield, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Santa Barbara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Modesto to Lompoc?

The distance between Modesto and Lompoc is 350 miles. The road distance is 260.9 miles.

How do I travel from Modesto to Lompoc without a car?

The best way to get from Modesto to Lompoc without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 45m and costs $160 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Modesto to Lompoc?

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Modesto to Lompoc, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modesto to Lompoc bus from?

Modesto to Lompoc bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.

Where does the Modesto to Lompoc bus arrive?

Modesto to Lompoc bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Modesto to Lompoc?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Lompoc is 261 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Modesto to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lompoc.

Modesto to Lompoc - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, BART, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Modesto to Lompoc by train, taxi, bus, subway, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Station
2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
3. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Lompoc
11h 45m
$167–273
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oakland
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Maria
4. Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hub30
12h 3m
$40–104
Drive 259.3 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Lompoc259.3 mi
5h 18m
$48–69
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
4. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompoc
8h 15m
$59–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I St
12h 7m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Station
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hub30
12h 39m
$44–113
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)OAK - SBA
3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompoc
7h 26m
$54–290
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SMF - SBA
3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompoc
8h 18m
$80–391

Modesto to Lompoc by bus and subway

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12h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348.1 mi
Duration: 11h 45m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Cypress Ave and I St via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Santa Barbara Transit Center in around 12h 7m.

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