Bus Tickets from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR

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Next departures for Santa Barbara to Portland on October 9
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Arte Transportes Gte
Terminal Rodoviário de Salvador
Terminal TietêCheapest
Gontijo
Terminal Rodoviário de Salvador
Terminal TietêFastest
FlixBus
Terminal Rodoviário de Salvador
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Expresso São Luiz PX
Terminal Rodoviário de Salvador
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Rápido Federal + Real Expresso
Terminal Rodoviário de Salvador
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Portland

Bus
Average PriceUS$175 - US$253Average Duration1d 3h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$180 - US$180Average Duration1d 3h
115kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Portland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
US$180Cheapest ticket
115kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Barbara to Portland, OR: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$184
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:45pm
Distance1262 km
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Santa Barbara to Portland Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Santa Barbara to Portland, 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 Santa Barbara - Portland, OR

  1. What is the distance between Santa Barbara and Portland?

    The distance between Santa Barbara and Portland is around 1262 km (783 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Train Station, in Santa Barbara, and end it at Portland Union Station, in Portland.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$273
10-07
US$273
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10-09
US$66
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US$225
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$66

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 US$66 to US$804 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 US$66 which is on 2025-10-09.

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!

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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