There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 49m$69–141Drive 187 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar 187 mi
3h 29m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
10h 13m$41–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus 10S
10h 21m$46–101
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via Salinas, Amtrak Station, Government Center and Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station via San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Monterey and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 223 miles. The road distance is 188.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Vandenberg Space Force Base via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, and Transit Center in around 10h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Monterey to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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