Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara

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TomorrowJul 6
from US$245
MonJul 7
from US$177
TueJul 8
from US$186
WedJul 9
from US$179
ThuJul 10
from US$183
FriJul 11
from US$182
SatJul 12
from US$177
SunJul 13

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Portland
    Departure location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Santa Barbara
    Destination location: Santa Barbara Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Santa Barbara

Bus
Average PriceUS$173 - US$279Average Duration1d 9h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average PriceUS$141 - US$963Average Duration1d 3h
115kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Santa Barbara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
US$173Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$188
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:20am
Distance1262 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Portland to Santa Barbara Bus

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Bus service from Portland to Santa Barbara will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Portland to Santa Barbara, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Portland, OR - Santa Barbara

  1. What is the travel distance from Portland to Santa Barbara?

    Portland and Santa Barbara are 1262 km (783 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Portland to Santa Barbara?

    Buses departing from Portland Union Station in Portland will take you to Train Station in Santa Barbara.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Jul 6, 2025 with a price of US$235

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

You can expect to pay from US$235 to US$235 for a bus ticket from Portland to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$235 which is on 2025-07-06.

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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.

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Did you know?

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Portland by bus?

Bus from Portland to Santa Barbara

You can also go to Santa Barbara by train

Train from Portland to Santa Barbara

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