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How to get fromYosemite National Park to Vandenberg Space Force Baseby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Vandenberg Space Force Base by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oxnardbus bus
    4. Take the train from Oxnard to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain train
    13h 19m
    $113–214

  2. Drive 270 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yosemite Welcome Center to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar car 270 mi
    5h 51m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, train via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus 1
    3. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    4. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train
    5. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain train
    17h 45m
    $150–269

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Map of how to get from Yosemite National Park to Vandenberg Space Force Base.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 420.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Yosemite National Park to Vandenberg Space Force Base. However, you can walk to Mariposa Grove, take the bus to Fresno Amtrak, walk to Fresno Bus Station, take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, walk to Bakersfield, take the bus to Oxnard, walk to Oxnard, take the train to Lompoc-Surf Station, then take the taxi to Vandenberg Space Force Base. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Vandenberg Space Force Base via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, Merced, Manteca, Transit Center, Lathrop/Manteca ACE Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 17h 45m.

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