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 25m.

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 25m 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 Cypress Ave and I St via Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

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 $130 - $220.

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 Solvang 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 25m to drive from Salinas to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 31+ hotels available in Lompoc.

Salinas to Lompoc - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Lompoc by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), 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 Obispotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Lompoctaxi
5h 32m
$137–212
Drive 178.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Lompoccar 178.6 mi
3h 25m
$33–48
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h
$60–110
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Santa Mariashuttle San Jose
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hubbus 30
5h 59m
$36–51
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 36m
$56–112

Salinas to Lompoc by bus (Amtrak)

18Weekly Buses

6hAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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