There are 4 ways to get from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf AmtrakPacific Surfliner
6h 29m$50–117Drive 152.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base152.6 mi
2h 45m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
7h 54m$98–126Line 534 bus, bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Olympic Blvd & Beverwil Dr to Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3534
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Vandenberg Air Force Base30
7h 54m$33–73
Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from Olympic Blvd & Beverwil Dr and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Rodeo Drive and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 201 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
The best way to get from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 7h 54m.
Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Rodeo Drive to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What companies run services between Rodeo Drive, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Olympic Blvd & Beverwil Dr to Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 805.928.5624
- smrtcomments@cityofsantamaria.org
- Website
- cityofsantamaria.org
Bus from Transit Center to Vandenberg Air Force Base
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/department-of-public-works/santa-maria-regional-transit-5008
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 32+ hotels available in Vandenberg Space Force Base.








