There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 57m$29–61Line 43 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus 43
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus 460
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus 419
7h 53m$6–10Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 8m$21–44Drive 79.5 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Simi Valleycar 79.5 mi
1h 31m$15–21Line 43 bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valleytrain VC Line
6h 49m$11–19
Costa Mesa to Simi Valley by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley is to line 43 bus and bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa St & 12th St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Moorpark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Simi Valley is 99 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Simi Valley bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.
Costa Mesa to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to Cochran Street and First Street via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, Figueroa St & 12th St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 7h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Area
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Simi Valley bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Harbor-East Shuttle Area station.
Costa Mesa to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Moorpark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Simi Valley is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Costa Mesa to Simi Valley.
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