There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 49m$82–161Drive 199.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar 199.8 mi
3h 37m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
8h 7m$102–137
Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Irvine and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 229 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lompoc-Surf Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Irvine to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
There are 95+ hotels available in Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Lompoc-Surf Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.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
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