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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    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 25m
    $97–202

  2. Drive 207.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar car 207.5 mi
    3h 52m
    $38–55

  3. Bus via San Luis Obispo

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Luis Obispobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    11h 9m
    $74–112

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 37m
    $65–108

Santa Cruz to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Vandenberg Space Force Base.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 299.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Diridon Station, San Jose, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, Government Center, Santa Maria Transit Center, and Transit Center in around 11h 9m.

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