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How to get fromPortland to Montecitoby plane, bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Montecito by plane, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, line 14 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 Transit Center to East Valley & San Ysidrobus
    6h 31m
    $95–487

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride/McKee Rd. to Flying J / Frazier Mountain Park Rd.bus130
    4. Drive from Flying J / Frazier Mountain Park Rd. to Montecitocar
    23h 5m
    $122–236

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Santa BarbaratrainCoast Starlight
    27h 56m
    $171–278

  4. Drive 942.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Montecitocar942.3 mi
    16h 20m
    $172–249

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Santa Barbara once daily. Tickets cost $150–260 and the journey takes 27h 50m.

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