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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Portlandby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSBA - PDX
    4h 51m
    $104–555

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    22h 20m
    $137–312

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to PortlandtrainCoast Starlight
    27h 19m
    $160–750

  4. Drive 936.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Portlandcar936.9 mi
    16h 16m
    $171–247

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeLAX - PDX
    7h 41m
    $177–456

Santa Barbara to Portland by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Oakland and Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 20m.

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