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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Lompoc is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Lompoc is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Lompoc?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lompoc Transit Hub via Cypress at N Nicholson and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Salinas to Lompoc?

The distance between Salinas and Lompoc is 187 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Lompoc without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 32m and costs $140 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Salinas to Lompoc, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Lompoc bus from?

Salinas to Lompoc bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Salinas to Lompoc bus arrive?

Salinas to Lompoc bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Lompoc?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Lompoc is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Salinas to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 30+ hotels available in Lompoc.

Salinas to Lompoc - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Lompoc by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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 Salinas to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Lompoc
5h 32m
$141–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hub30
7h 1m
$23–90
Drive 178.6 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Lompoc178.6 mi
3h 24m
$33–48
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Santa MariaSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hub30
5h 41m
$36–51

Salinas to Lompoc by bus

25Weekly Buses

7h 1mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Lompoc Transit Hub via Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Cypress at N Nicholson, and Transit Center in around 7h 1m.

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