There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 41m$102–186Drive 262.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar 262.8 mi
4h 38m$48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
11h 7m$132–180Fly, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
7h 26m$221–680Bus, train via Guadalupe Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 4m$103–197
Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 306 miles. The road distance is 264.3 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 41m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Palm Springs to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
There are 98+ hotels available in Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 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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