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How to get fromSalinas to Vandenberg Space Force Baseby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 56m
    $71–135

  2. Drive 171.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar car 171.7 mi
    3h 9m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    8h 20m
    $43–62

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    8h 28m
    $48–95

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  • Distance: 202.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Vandenberg Space Force Base via San Luis Obispo and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, and Transit Center in around 8h 20m.

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