There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Lompoc by train, taxi, shuttle, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Lompoc
7h 25m$150–408Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hub30
8h 54m$25–93Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Santa MariaSan Jose
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hub30
7h 48m$37–61Drive 193.9 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Lompoc193.9 mi
3h 46m$36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center10S
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hub30
11h 4m$57–292
Monterey to Lompoc by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Lompoc is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Lompoc is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Lompoc Transit Hub via Salinas, Cypress at N Nicholson and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Monterey and Lompoc is 207 miles. The road distance is 195.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Lompoc without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 25m and costs $150 - $410.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Monterey to Lompoc, including transfers.
Monterey to Lompoc bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Lompoc bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Lompoc is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Monterey to Lompoc.
There are 29+ hotels available in Lompoc.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Lompoc Transit Hub via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Cypress at N Nicholson, and Transit Center in around 8h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Shuttle from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 805.928.5624
- smrtcomments@cityofsantamaria.org
- Website
- cityofsantamaria.org
Bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Salinas to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $20–85
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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