There are 4 ways to get from Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose StationACETrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 34m$45–114Train
- Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Station
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Amtrak
13h 38m$88–323Drive 254.3 mi
- Drive from Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base254.3 mi
5h 10m$47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
15h 41m$84–201
Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto Station station to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via Modesto Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Cypress at N Nicholson and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
The distance between Modesto Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 345 miles. The road distance is 255.8 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 34m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to train which takes 13h 38m and costs $85 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 15h 41m.
Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 256 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Modesto Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What companies run services between Modesto Station, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to Vandenberg Space Force Base via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop Station, San Jose Station, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, and Lompoc-Surf Amtrak in around 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amtrak Station - Held Dr & Briggsmore Av to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, Modesto Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Maria, Cypress at N Nicholson, and Transit Center in around 15h 41m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $15–26
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $6–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $8–75
- Business Class
- $15–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $27–90
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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