There are 3 ways to get from Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain AV Line
- Take the train from Burbank to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 7m$71–137Drive 172.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar 172.7 mi
3h 13m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
9h 7m$104–140
Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Vandenberg Space Force Base station. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station via Burbank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Palmdale and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 238 miles. The road distance is 173.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Burbank - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Palmdale to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
There are 98+ hotels available in Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Vandenberg Space Force Base via Burbank - Downtown, Burbank, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
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