There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 20m$76–147Drive 210.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar 210.5 mi
3h 49m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
9h 29m$102–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
9h 55m$103–141
Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA and Santa Maria Public Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Riverside and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 251 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Vandenberg Space Force Base via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Vandenberg Air Force Base via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Riverside to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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