There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 21m$42–107Line 30 bus, bus, subway, line 10 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to UTC Transit Centerbus 30
- 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
7h 46m$20–36Drive 153.3 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Simi Valleycar 153.3 mi
2h 43m$28–41Bus
- 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 43m$24–48
La Jolla to Simi Valley by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Simi Valley is to line 30 bus and bus and subway and line 10 bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av 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 43m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Simi Valley Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between La Jolla and Simi Valley is 181 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from La Jolla to Simi Valley, including transfers.
La Jolla to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Simi Valley is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, 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 $40–100 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Cochran Street and First Street via Old Town Transit Center, 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 43m.
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
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (805) 583-6456
- Website
- Simi Valley Transit
Bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Simi Valley Transit
- Youth and College students with student ID
- $0
- Adults
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Simi Valley is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from La Jolla to Simi Valley.
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