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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Kelsoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Kelso by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBA - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    6h 40m
    $74–310

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    26h 1m
    $167–319

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Kelso-Longviewtrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 27m
    $370–750

  4. Drive 983.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Kelsocar car 983.5 mi
    17h 11m
    $180–260

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    7h 56m
    $182–500

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    9h 48m
    $158–339

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUR - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    9h 34m
    $261–533

Santa Barbara to Kelso by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Kelso, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Kelso-Longview once daily. Tickets cost $370–750 and the journey takes 28h 27m.

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