There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Santa Ynez by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car
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, bus
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PDX - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 37m$66–318Bus
- 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 Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
26h 39m$176–282Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
28h 21m$250–579Drive 908.6 mi
- Drive from Portland to Santa Ynezcar 908.6 mi
15h 46m$166–240Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane PDX - SBP
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 7m$390–780Fly 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 Buellton, CAbus
10h 4m$193–328
Portland to Santa Ynez by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Santa Ynez is to fly and bus which costs $65 - $320 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Santa Ynez is to fly and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Santa Ynez. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara and Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.
The distance between Portland and Santa Ynez is 840 miles. The road distance is 913.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Santa Ynez without a car is to bus which takes 26h 39m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Portland to Santa Ynez, including transfers.
Portland to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Santa Ynez is 914 miles. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Portland to Santa Ynez.
There are 60+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Santa Ynez, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 26h 39m.
- 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 San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–750
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 San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Amtrak
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