Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA train

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Cheap train tickets from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 16

Cheapest

$279

Average

$279

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

02:25PM27h30

Portland, OR

05:55PMSanta Barbara, CA

$2791One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 16

Amtrak

02:25PM27h30

Portland, OR

05:55PMSanta Barbara, CA

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA

Showing times and prices for Sep 16

Fastest Journey

1 d 3 h 30 m

Average

1 d 3 h 30 m

Trains per day

Distance

1260 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Portland, OR for Santa Barbara, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

02:25PM27h30

Portland, OR

05:55PMSanta Barbara, CA

$2791One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA

Distance	781 miles (1260 km)
Average train duration	28 h 25 min
Average train ticket price	$248 (€210)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA cover the 781 miles (1260 km) long journey taking on average 28 h 25 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $248 (€210), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $220 (€187).

Train providers: Amtrak from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA from $144 (€122) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Portland, OR and Santa Barbara, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA train information:

Average Duration: 27 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $144
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA can start from as little as $220 (€187) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA is $248 (€210); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA train time is 28 h 25 min covering the 781 mile (1260 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The train from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA leaves at 9: 22 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Portland, OR and Santa Barbara, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 22 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Portland, OR to Santa Barbara, CA by train is June.

You have options as you can travel to Santa Barbara, CA from Portland, OR 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.