There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
4h 41m$402–574Drive 159.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar 159.2 mi
2h 53m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
5h 14m$88–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 28m$69–146Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Vandenberg Space Force Base159.2 mi
2h 53m
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport, CA and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 170 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
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. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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 Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- 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
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Vandenberg Space Force Base
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lompoc-Surf Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
There are 89+ hotels available in Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Vandenberg Space Force Base. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.