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How to get fromSan Diego to Vandenberg Space Force Baseby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Vandenberg Space Force Base by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    4h 39m
    $222–293

  2. Drive 277.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar car 277.7 mi
    4h 56m
    $51–74

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 46m
    $107–209

  4. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Vandenberg Air Force Basebus bus
    6h 17m
    $174–350

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 17m
    $250–742

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Lompoc-Surf Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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