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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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
    4h 22m
    $69–345

  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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 56m
    $184–329

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    29h 30m
    $360–707

  4. Drive 934 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Goletacar car 934 mi
    16h 20m
    $171–247

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    7h 23m
    $183–318

Portland to Goleta by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 797 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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 24h 56m.

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