There are 3 ways to get from California to King City by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to King City Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 40m$75–115Drive 256.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to King Citycar 256.7 mi
4h 26m$47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / 2nd Streetbus 84
8h 46m$83–172
California to King City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to King City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from California to King City is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to King City. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at King City Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between California and King City is 294 miles. The road distance is 258.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to King City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from California to King City, including transfers.
California to King City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to King City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to King City is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from California to King City.
There are seven+ hotels available in King City.
What companies run services between California, USA and King City, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to King City Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Santa Barbara in around 7h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to King City Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / 2nd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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