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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Portland.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to PortlandAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Portland. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Santa Barbara to Portland, OR: Trip Overview
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Based on 5507 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $180
Santa Barbara to Portland Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $150To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $150 to $674 for a train 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 $150 which is on 2025-10-10.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Portland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Santa Barbara and Portland compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Santa Barbara to Portland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Portland, OR is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $180 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $180. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Portland, OR, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Portland, OR in about 1d 3h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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