What is the cheapest way to get from King City to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from King City to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from King City to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from King City to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between King City and Santa Barbara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from King City Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Barbara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from King City to Santa Barbara?

The distance between King City and Santa Barbara is 198 miles. The road distance is 171.5 miles.

How do I travel from King City to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from King City to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $65 - $95.

How long does it take to get from King City to Santa Barbara?

The bus from King City Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the King City to Santa Barbara bus from?

King City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from King City Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the King City to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

King City to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from King City to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between King City to Santa Barbara is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from King City to Santa Barbara.

How do I get a bus ticket from King City to Santa Barbara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 246+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

King City to Santa Barbara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from King City to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from King City Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 35m
$65–95
Drive 170.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from King City to Santa Barbaracar 170.5 mi
3h 14m
$32–45
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from King City Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
6h 15m
$62–124
Bus, train via S First / Pearl
1. Take the bus from S First / Pearl to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
6h 43m
$48–104

King City to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Buses

4h 35mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.9 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between King City, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from King City Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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