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 20m.

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 20m 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 260.8 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 44m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 11h 44m 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 20m to drive from Modesto to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 30+ hotels available in Lompoc.

Modesto to Lompoc - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, plane, and BART

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

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/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
3. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Lompoctaxi
11h 44m
$171–284
Drive 259.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Modesto to Lompoccar 259.3 mi
5h 20m
$48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 48m
$99–148
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompocbus
7h 23m
$55–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I Stbus
12h 7m
Train, bus via Paso Robles
1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 49m
$89–178
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Isla Vistabus
4. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompocbus
13h 29m
$55–96
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
4. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompocbus
8h 20m
$55–265
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompocbus
8h 22m
$81–414

Modesto to Lompoc by bus and train

14Weekly Services

11h 48mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.1 mi
Duration: 11h 44m

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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