What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Lompoc?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Lompoc Transit Hub via Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

The distance between Santa Monica and Lompoc is 176 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Lompoc without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc without a car is to train and bus via Santa Barbara which takes 6h 44m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Lompoc bus from?

Santa Monica to Lompoc bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Lompoc bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Lompoc bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Lompoc?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Lompoc is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Santa Monica to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 30+ hotels available in Lompoc.

Santa Monica to Lompoc - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 33 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica 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
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Pueblo at Castillo to Lompocbus Lompoc
6h 44m
$52–146
Drive 137.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lompoccar 137.7 mi
2h 44m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vistabus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Lompocbus Lompoc
6h 51m
$39–61
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
9h 4m
$99–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Lompoc Transit Hubbus 30
9h 54m
$45–103

Santa Monica to Lompoc by tram, subway, and bus

1Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Lompoc via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, Isla Vista, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Hollister at Kellogg in around 6h 51m.

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