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

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 38m
    $54–134

  2. Drive 199.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar199.9 mi
    3h 36m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    7h 49m
    $105–137

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)planeSNA - SMX
    5h 31m
    $62–339

Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Tustin to Vandenberg Space Force Base via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) 3 times a day.

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