What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base?

The distance between Mountain View and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 253 miles. The road distance is 243.8 miles.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $30 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $320 and takes 8h 50m.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Where can I stay near Vandenberg Space Force Base?

There are 99+ hotels available in Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base

Q: How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 47m
$34–100
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis ObispoCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf StationPacific Surfliner
8h 50m
$77–319
Drive 242.3 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base242.3 mi
4h 21m
$45–64
Fly, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CA
6h 45m
$109–345
Line 22 bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to King & Story22
2. Take a shuttle bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Santa MariaSan Jose
8h 56m
$44–69

Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train and bus

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Mountain View to Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Distance: 252 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound to Vandenberg Space Force Base via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 8h 50m.

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