There are 4 ways to get from Goleta to Portland by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)SBA - PDX
4h 10m$98–555Bus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Francisco
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
24h 41mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to PortlandCoast Starlight
28h 30m$102–327Drive 933.1 mi
- Drive from Goleta to Portland933.1 mi
16h 15m$171–246
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Portland is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to Portland is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Portland. However, there are services departing from Hollister & Nectarine and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Goleta to Portland. However, there are services departing from Goleta Amtrak and arriving at Portland via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
The distance between Goleta and Portland is 802 miles. The road distance is 938.6 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to Portland without a car is to bus which takes 24h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Goleta to Portland, including transfers.
Goleta to Portland bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Goleta to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Goleta to Portland is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 41m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $330 and takes 28h 30m.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollister & Nectarine to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, San Francisco, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 24h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $95–270
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $140–320
- Business - advance purchase
- $190–750
- Business Class
- $280–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Goleta to Portland bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.
Goleta to Portland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Portland is 939 miles. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Goleta to Portland.
Book your Goleta to Portland train tickets online with Omio.
There are 818+ hotels available in Portland.









