What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Simi Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Hill St & 5th St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Simi Valley?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Simi Valley Amtrak via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Simi Valley?

The distance between El Cajon and Simi Valley is 186 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Simi Valley without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Simi Valley bus from?

El Cajon to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Simi Valley train from?

El Cajon to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Simi Valley?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the El Cajon to Simi Valley bus arrive?

El Cajon to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the El Cajon to Simi Valley train arrive?

El Cajon to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Simi Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Simi Valley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from El Cajon to Simi Valley.

Where can I stay near Simi Valley?

There are 184+ hotels available in Simi Valley.

El Cajon to Simi Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, bus, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 23m
$48–117
Tram, bus, subway, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus
3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway
4. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Streetbus 10
8h 41m
$22–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus 419
8h 32m
$23–47
Drive 167.8 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Simi Valleycar 167.8 mi
2h 56m
$31–45

El Cajon to Simi Valley by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Cochran Street and First Street via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, 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 8h 32m.

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