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How to get fromVandenberg Space Force Base to San Diegoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to San Diego by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    4h 29m
    $112–417

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lompoc-Surf Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    8h 9m
    $46–133

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San DiegobusreLAXsan
    9h 9m
    $142–212

  4. Drive 277.5 mi

    1. Drive from Vandenberg Space Force Base to San Diegocar277.5 mi
    4h 55m
    $51–74

  5. Bus, bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vandenberg Air Force Base to Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus
    3. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBP - SAN
    6h 30m
    $60–358

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    7h 4m
    $167–412

Vandenberg Space Force Base to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lompoc-Surf Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vandenberg Air Force Base to Civic Center Station via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 9h 9m.

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