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 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at Lompoc Transit Hub via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

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 - $140.

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 Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Lompoc bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Lompoc bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA 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 31+ 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, 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
$52–136
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 Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
8h 42m
$87–115
Line 33 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
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
8h 48m
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

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Lompoc.

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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