What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Lompoc?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Lompoc Transit Hub via Indio Bus Station, Union Station LAX FlyAway, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Lompoc?

The distance between Palm Desert and Lompoc is 288 miles. The road distance is 270.5 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Lompoc without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 32m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc?

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Lompoc bus from?

Palm Desert to Lompoc bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Lompoc bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Lompoc bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Lompoc?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Lompoc is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Palm Desert to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 32+ hotels available in Lompoc.

Palm Desert to Lompoc - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
3. Take the bus from Pueblo at Castillo to Lompocbus
9h 32m
$76–138
Drive 268.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Lompoccar 268.9 mi
4h 43m
$50–71
Bus, train via Fontana
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
4. Take the bus from Pueblo at Castillo to Lompocbus
11h 34m
$96–151
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompocbus
7h 57m
$160–431
Bus, train via Camarillo
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Camarillotrain
3. Take the bus from Camarillo station to Figueroa at Chapalabus 81 / ...
4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I Stbus
11h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
12h 12m
$108–166
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hubbus 30
12h 28m
$83–176

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

16Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palm Desert to Lompoc.

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Distance: 286.1 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Lompoc Transit Hub via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station LAX FlyAway, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 12h 12m.

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