There are 3 ways to get from Goleta to King City by bus (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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to King City Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 29m$60–87Drive 166.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goleta to King Citycar 166.8 mi
3h 13m$31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / 2nd Streetbus 84
7h 6m$49–101
Goleta to King City by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goleta to King City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Goleta to King City is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to King City. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at King City Amtrak Bus Stop via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Goleta and King City is 184 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Goleta to King City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Goleta to King City, including transfers.
Goleta to King City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Goleta to King City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at King City Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to King City is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Goleta to King City.
There are nine+ hotels available in King City.
What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and King City, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to King City Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Goleta Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- 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 King City Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- 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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