What is the cheapest way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

The cheapest way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

The fastest way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Vandenberg Space Force Base and Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

No, there is no direct bus from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Vandenberg Air Force Base and arriving at Los Angeles Airport, CA via Santa Maria Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Vandenberg Space Force Base and Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

No, there is no direct train from Vandenberg Space Force Base station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Lompoc-Surf Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Where do I catch the Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus from?

Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.

Where do I catch the Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train from?

Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lompoc-Surf Station.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

There are 2687+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).

Can I share a ride from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vandenberg Space Force Base and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

Q: How far is it from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

The distance between Vandenberg Space Force Base and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 179 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car?

The best way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $85 - $110.

Q: How long does it take to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

The best way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $85 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 50m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
4h 40m
$402–577
Drive 158.8 mi
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1. Drive from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 158.8 mi
2h 52m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
5h 11m
$87–102
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lompoc-Surf Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 50m
$68–146
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles-LAXrideshare 158.8 mi
2h 52m

Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus

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Map of how to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?

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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lompoc-Surf Station to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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