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How to get fromVandenberg Space Force Base to Vanderbilt Universityby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Vanderbilt University by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Nashville (BNA)planeSMX - BNA
    10h 43m
    $126–606

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lompoc-Surf Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
    2d 14h
    $315–602

  3. Drive 2,121.5 mi

    1. Drive from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Vanderbilt Universitycar2,121.5 mi
    34h 7m
    $388–560

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Nashville (BNA)planeSBA - BNA
    11h 2m
    $132–613

  5. 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 Nashville (BNA)planeLAX - BNA
    11h 50m
    $211–416

  6. 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 Nashville (BNA)planeSBP - BNA
    12h 35m
    $139–612

Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA and Vanderbilt University, TN, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Nashville (BNA) twice daily.

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