Train from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to Santa Barbara on December 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Union Station
Train StationCheapest
Amtrak
Union Station
Train StationFastest
Amtrak
Union Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
UC Santa BarbaraNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:54 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Santa Barbara

We recommend taking the bus

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 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $177, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
1262 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$177 - $389Average Duration1d 9h
32kg CO₂e
Average Price$175 - $1,157Average Duration1d 3h
115kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Portland to Santa Barbara?

    The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Santa Barbara start at $175. The average price for this train route is around $284. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Portland to Santa Barbara?

    The average train trip from Portland to Santa Barbara takes 1d 3h and covers 1262 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Portland to Santa Barbara route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Santa Barbara?

    The earliest train from Portland to Santa Barbara departs at 2:22pm. The latest train departs at 2:22pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12-14
$307
12-15
$307
Today
$311
12-17
$342
12-18
$379
12-19
$379
12-20
$379
12-21
$379
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $307

To 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 $307 to $2,886 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 $342 which is on 2025-12-17.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The 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 $284 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $175. 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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