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

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

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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 22m
    $88–147

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    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 10m
    $20–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus bus 419
    8h 44m
    $26–48

  4. Drive  153.3 mi

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

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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 $85–140 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 44m.

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