There are 6 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or subway
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Bus, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 41m$59–99Drive 146.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valleycar 146.6 mi
2h 35m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 12m$75–143Bus, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus 419
- Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Streetbus 10
6h 47m$48–68Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 53m$50–88Line 2 bus, bus, train, subway, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristobus 2
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
9h 31m$40–63
Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs North and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Hill St & 5th St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Desert Hot Springs station to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Station and arriving at Moorpark Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Desert Hot Springs and Simi Valley is 172 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 41m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Palm Springs North station.
Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Station.
The best way to get from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Town Center EB via Palm Springs Station, Los Angeles, Moorpark Amtrak, and Moorpark Station EB in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Cochran Street and First Street via Palm Springs North, 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 6h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- 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 Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Pierson at Cactus to El Cielo at Baristo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Desert Hot Springs to Simi Valley.
There are 167+ hotels available in Simi Valley.















