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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Santa Barbara.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Portland to Santa BarbaraAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Portland, OR to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Based on 5512 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $124
Portland to Santa Barbara Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of $135To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $135 to $791 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-10-12.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Portland and Santa Barbara is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santa Barbara.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Barbara, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Portland and Santa Barbara compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Portland to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
What's the cheapest way to go from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Portland, OR and Santa Barbara is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $157 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $124. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Barbara, choose the train, as it will take you from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara in about 1d 3h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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