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How to get fromSanta Barbara (Station) to Portola Hillsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Portola Hills by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 24m
    $74–132

  2. Drive 142 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Portola Hillscar car 142 mi
    2h 35m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 6m
    $57–83

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  • Distance: 155.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Portola Hills, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Portola Hills via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 5h 6m.

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