There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), tram, bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 23m$42–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus 419
8h 32m$25–42Tram, bus, subway, line 10 bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Diego 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
8h 18m$28–61Drive 167.8 mi
- 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)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
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.
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.
The distance between El Cajon and Simi Valley is 186 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley, including transfers.
El Cajon to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 8h 32m.
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 $40–95 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
El Cajon to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
El Cajon to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
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.
There are 184+ hotels available in Simi Valley.