There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), tram, bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 24m$53–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus 419
9h 6m$30–53Tram, bus, subway, line 10 bus
- Take the tram from E Street Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Stationbus
- Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Streetbus 10
7h 57mDrive 167.9 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Simi Valleycar 167.9 mi
2h 58m$31–45
Chula Vista to Simi Valley by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via San Diego, Hill St & 5th St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Simi Valley Amtrak via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Simi Valley is 181 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Cochran Street and First Street via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, Hill St & 5th St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 9h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from E Street Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (805) 583-6456
- Website
- simivalley.org
Bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.simivalley.org/departments/public-works/simi-valley-transit
- Youth and College students with student ID
- $0
- Adults
- $2
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chula Vista to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Simi Valley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Chula Vista to Simi Valley.
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