Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR

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Next departures to Portland

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Santa Barbara Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: UC Santa Barbara
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Portland
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Portland.

Bus
Average Price$172 - $266Average Duration1d 3h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$756 - $820Average Duration1d 3h
115kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours and with fares starting at just $172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$172Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$180
Average bus trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance783 miles (1262 km)
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Santa Barbara to Portland Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/27
$267
08/28
$267
Today
$277
08/30
$168
08/31
$277
09/01
$251
09/02
No data
09/03
$267
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $168

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $168 to $798 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-08-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Barbara and Portland!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Portland, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Santa Barbara to Portland 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 Santa Barbara to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Santa Barbara by bus?

Bus from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Portland, OR by train

Train from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR

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