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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 3 buses that leave Santa Maria, CA for King City, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:25 PM2h55Santa Maria, CA4:20 PMKing City, CA$491One-way0 transfers- 3:30 PM3h00Santa Maria, CA6:30 PMKing City, CA$491One-way0 transfers
- 11:35 PM3h00Santa Maria, CA2:35 AMKing City, CA$491One-way0 transfers
- 1:25 PM2h55Santa Maria, CA4:20 PMKing City, CA$491One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM3h00Santa Maria, CA6:30 PMKing City, CA$491One-way0 transfers
- 11:35 PM3h00Santa Maria, CA2:35 AMKing City, CA$491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Live departures
Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:35 PM Santa Maria, CA | 3h00 | 2:35 AM King City, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 1:25 PM Santa Maria, CA | 2h55 | 4:20 PM King City, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM Santa Maria, CA | 3h00 | 6:30 PM King City, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA
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Buses from Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 13:55, the last at 14:05. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 1:55 PM |
Last bus 2:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Bus from Santa Maria, CA to King City, CA
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