There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Lompoc by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Santa Barbara
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I Stbus
8h 23mDrive 201.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Lompoccar 201.4 mi
3h 38m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I Stbus
8h 28mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
10h 32m$103–141
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Lompoc is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Lompoc is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Cypress Ave and I St via San Bernardino, Los Angeles Downtown, UCSB North Hall Inbound and Santa Barbara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Riverside and Lompoc is 220 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Lompoc without a car is to train and bus via Santa Barbara which takes 8h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Riverside to Lompoc, including transfers.
Riverside to Lompoc bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Lompoc bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Lompoc is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Riverside to Lompoc.
There are 29+ hotels available in Lompoc.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Cypress Ave and I St via San Bernardino, Los Angeles Downtown, Isla Vista, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Santa Barbara Transit Center in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- theroutingcompany.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- theroutingcompany.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide









