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How to get fromVandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angelesby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lompoc-Surf Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 51m
    $66–133
  2. Drive 157.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angelescar car 157.7 mi
    2h 51m
    $29–42
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 4m
    $94–115

Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lompoc-Surf Station to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–105 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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