There are 4 ways to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lompoc-Surf Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
7h 25m$76–147Drive 210.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riversidecar 210.4 mi
3h 48m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054 / ...
9h$105–132Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vandenberg Air Force Base to Transit Centerbus 30
- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
11h 46m$77–162
Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Vandenberg Air Force Base and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Vandenberg Space Force Base station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Lompoc-Surf Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Vandenberg Space Force Base and Riverside is 248 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.
The best way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside, including transfers.
Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Maria Airport, CA station.
Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lompoc-Surf Station.
The best way to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside - Downtown via Lompoc-Surf Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vandenberg Air Force Base to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 9h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lompoc-Surf Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 805.928.5624
- [email protected]
- Website
- cityofsantamaria.org
Bus from Vandenberg Air Force Base to Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/department-of-public-works/santa-maria-regional-transit-5008
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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More Questions & Answers
Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Riverside.
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