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How to get fromAustin to Vandenberg Space Force Baseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Vandenberg Space Force Base by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Santa Maria Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)planeAUS - SMX
    8h 38m
    $121–604

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Mariabus
    40h 14m
    $286–484

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    42h 19m
    $255–559

  4. Drive 1,505 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar1,505 mi
    24h 22m
    $275–397

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeAUS - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    10h 30m
    $181–679

  6. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)planeAUS - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
    12h 3m
    $124–610

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeAUS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    11h 10m
    $206–544

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeAUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Lompoc-Surf Amtraktrain
    11h 15m
    $174–606

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Maria, Cypress at N Nicholson, and Transit Center in around 40h 14m.

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