There are 6 ways to get from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 13m$108–208Drive 284 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar 284 mi
5h 4m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
10h 28m$145–216Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
6h 31m$224–302Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
11h 41m$118–170Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, line 30 bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Vandenberg Air Force Basebus
8h 10m$186–353
Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Vandenberg Space Force Base station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 325 miles. The road distance is 285.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Lompoc-Surf Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- 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
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
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1 805.928.5624
- [email protected]
- Website
- cityofsantamaria.org
Bus from Transit Center to Vandenberg Air Force Base
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/department-of-public-works/santa-maria-regional-transit-5008
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lompoc-Surf Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Chula Vista to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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