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How to get fromLa Jolla to Simi Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus, subway, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 21m
    $52–117

  2. Line 30 bus, bus, subway, line 10 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Streetbus bus 10
    7h 54m
    $24–51

  3. Drive 153.3 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Simi Valleycar car 153.3 mi
    2h 43m
    $28–41

  4. Line 30 bus, bus, line 237 bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    4. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus 237
    5. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Streetbus bus 10
    9h 46m
    $66–134

La Jolla to Simi Valley by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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 $50–110 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, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Woodley / Saticoy, Chandler / Lankershim, North Hollywood Station, Chatsworth Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 9h 46m.

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