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Compare train and flight for Lompoc, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lompoc, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $739.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $739 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lompoc, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $695 (€581) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lompoc, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $739 (€618).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12 (-€10). The journey takes 4h 21m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Lompoc, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lompoc, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 PM4h18Lompoc, CA8:38 PMLos Angeles, CA$3841One-way0 transfers
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4:20 PM4h18Lompoc, CA8:38 PMLos Angeles, CA$3841One-way0 transfers
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4:20 PM4h18Lompoc, CA8:38 PMLos Angeles, CA$3841One-way0 transfers
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3:02 PM4h18Lompoc, CA7:20 PMLos Angeles, CA$4691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lompoc, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $695 (€581) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lompoc, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $739 (€618).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lompoc, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lompoc-Surf Station, Lompoc, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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