There are 3 ways to get from Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from Metro Transit Center Bay 2 and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Hawthorne station to Vandenberg Space Force Base station. However, there are services departing from Hawthorne / Lennox Station and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Hawthorne and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 209 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Hawthorne, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 21m. 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
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More Questions & Answers
Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lompoc-Surf Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Hawthorne to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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