Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara

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Next departures for Portland to Santa Barbara on August 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Santa Barbara StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Santa Barbara StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Santa Barbara.

Bus
Average Price$172 - $271Average Duration1d 9h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$124 - $290Average Duration1d 3h
115kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Portland to Santa Barbara

Among 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.

1train per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$124Cheapest ticket
115kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland, OR to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$177
Average bus trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance783 miles (1262 km)
Latest bus departure7:50pm

Portland to Santa Barbara Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Portland, OR - Santa Barbara

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Portland to Santa Barbara, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Portland to Santa Barbara that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Portland to Santa Barbara while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Portland, OR by bus?

Bus from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara

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