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

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Santa Maria Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)planeEWR - SMX
    12h 51m
    $171–679

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santa Maria Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)planeJFK - SMX
    12h
    $165–670

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain
    2d 22h
    $337–904

  4. Drive 2,889.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar2,889.7 mi
    47h 44m
    $528–762

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeEWR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    13h 45m
    $201–459

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)planeEWR - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
    14h 52m
    $174–685

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeJFK - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    13h 54m
    $950–1,330

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeJFK - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain
    14h 10m
    $898–1,222

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Vandenberg Space Force Base via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 2d 22h.

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