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

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    5h 45m
    $89–467

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Carpinteria Stationbus bus
    22h 32m
    $169–366

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    29h 6m
    $298–644

  4. Drive 948.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Carpinteriacar car 948.6 mi
    16h 31m
    $174–251

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $100–431

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $129–657

Portland to Carpinteria by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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