There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Goleta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PDX - SBA
3h 45m$93–493Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 51m$161–349Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
29h$247–558Drive 934 mi
- Drive from Portland to Goletacar 934 mi
16h 19m$171–247
Portland to Goleta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Goleta is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Goleta is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Fairview & Carson via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Goleta Station via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Portland and Goleta is 800 miles. The road distance is 939.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 23h 51m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Portland to Goleta, including transfers.
Portland to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Goleta is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 23h 51m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 29h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Goleta, 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 Fairview & Carson via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 23h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Goleta is 939 miles. It takes approximately 16h 19m to drive from Portland to Goleta.
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