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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 44m
    $70–137

  2. Drive 146.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar car 146.8 mi
    2h 55m
    $27–39

  3. Bus via Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Isla Vistabus bus Ans 6238
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 59m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    8h 7m
    $87–115

  5. Line 1 bus, line 761 bus, train, line 40 bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the train from Van Nuys to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Transit Centerbus bus 40
    5. Take the bus from Transit Center to Vandenberg Air Force Basebus bus 30
    10h 10m
    $59–127

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  • Distance: 206.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Lompoc-Surf Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs to Vandenberg Air Force Base via Gayley Nb & Strathmore Ns, Los Angeles UCLA, Isla Vista, UCSB North Hall Inbound, Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, and Santa Maria Public Airport in around 7h 59m.

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