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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Caltrain, train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $102–200

  2. Drive 277 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar car 277 mi
    4h 59m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 41m
    $94–135

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 28m
    $251–519

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - 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
    7h 49m
    $174–410

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 30m
    $347–505

San Francisco to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Vandenberg Space Force Base via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Vandenberg Air Force Base via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Solvang Park - Solvang, Cypress Ave and I St, and Lompoc Transit Hub in around 10h 41m.

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