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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Vancouverby plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Vancouver by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBA - PDX
    2. Take the tram from Interstate/Rose Quarter station to Expo Center stationtram tram
    5h 8m
    $62–278

  2. Bus

    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
    26h 28m
    $152–285

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 52m
    $350–750

  4. Drive 945.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Vancouvercar car 945.1 mi
    16h 31m
    $173–250

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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
    8h 12m
    $146–306

Santa Barbara to Vancouver by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration26h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 810.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Broadway & 13th St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 26h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $350–750 and the journey takes 27h 52m.

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