There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Goleta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PDX - SBA
4h 19m$59–305Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
24h 57m$168–275Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
29h 30m$271–638Drive 934 mi
- Drive from Portland to Goletacar 934 mi
16h 20m$171–247Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PDX - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 22m$183–318
Portland to Goleta by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Goleta is to fly which costs $55 - $310 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Goleta is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $55 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Fairview & Carson via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Santa Barbara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.
The distance between Portland and Goleta is 802 miles. The road distance is 939.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Goleta without a car is to bus which takes 24h 57m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Portland to Goleta, including transfers.
Portland to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Goleta is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $55 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 24h 57m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 29h 30m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Fairview & Carson via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and UCSB North Hall Inbound in around 24h 57m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Goleta is 939 miles. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Portland to Goleta.
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