There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Lompoc-Surf StationPacific Surfliner
9h 38m$49–149Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa MariaFlixBus 2005
12h 9m$62–112Drive 295.9 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base295.9 mi
5h 15m$54–78Fly, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CA
7h 57m$123–431Bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
12h 14m$150–236
Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via Los Angeles Union Station, Cypress at N Nicholson and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Tijuana and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 338 miles. The road distance is 297.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h 9m.
Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Tijuana to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Lompoc-Surf Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Maria, Cypress at N Nicholson, and Transit Center in around 12h 9m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–75
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–240
- Business Class
- $85–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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
- (858) 430-8440
- contact@gorelaxsan.com
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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