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How to get fromPortland to Santa Mariaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Santa Maria by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PDX - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 53m
    $56–269

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 58m
    $321–658

  3. Drive 875.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Santa Mariacar car 875.1 mi
    15h 8m
    $160–231

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PDX - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    7h 23m
    $124–400

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    9h 57m
    $189–335

Portland to Santa Maria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $310–650 and the journey takes 25h 2m.

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