There are 4 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 50m$78–167Drive 239.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar 239.6 mi
4h 23m$44–64Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h$65–102Caltrain, fly, bus
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
6h 53m$226–466
Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base via Solvang Park - Solvang and Lompoc Transit Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base station. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Lompoc-Surf Station via San Jose and San Luis Obispo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Vandenberg Space Force Base is 280 miles. The road distance is 241 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Vandenberg Space Force Base via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Sunnyvale to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
There are 97+ hotels available in Vandenberg Space Force Base.