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How to get fromPortland to Carpinteriaby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Carpinteria by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planePDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Anapamu & State to Carpinteria & Maplebus
    6h 2m
    $95–509

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Carpinteria Stationbus
    22h 32m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Santa BarbaratrainCoast Starlight
    29h 6m
    $167–408

  4. Drive 948.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Carpinteriacar948.6 mi
    16h 25m
    $174–251

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    8h 36m
    $107–527

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planePDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    7h 50m
    $133–729

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Carpinteria Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 22h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $160–320 and the journey takes 27h 50m.

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