What is the cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Simi Valley?

The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Mesa to Simi Valley?

The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between La Mesa and Simi Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from University Av & College Av and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via San Diego, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Woodley / Saticoy, North Hollywood Station and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between La Mesa and Simi Valley?

No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Moorpark Amtrak via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from La Mesa to Simi Valley?

The distance between La Mesa and Simi Valley is 191 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

How do I travel from La Mesa to Simi Valley without a car?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $55 - $140.

How long does it take to get from La Mesa to Simi Valley?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from La Mesa to Simi Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Simi Valley bus from?

La Mesa to Simi Valley bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & College Av station.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Simi Valley train from?

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

Train or bus from La Mesa to Simi Valley?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Simi Valley is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus and line 237 bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the La Mesa to Simi Valley bus arrive?

La Mesa to Simi Valley bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.

Where does the La Mesa to Simi Valley train arrive?

La Mesa to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Moorpark Amtrak station.

Can I drive from La Mesa to Simi Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Simi Valley is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from La Mesa to Simi Valley.

Where can I stay near Simi Valley?

There are 175+ hotels available in Simi Valley.

La Mesa to Simi Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and subway

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 59m
$58–138
Tram, bus, subway, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
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 8m
$28–59
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from La Mesa to Simi Valleycar 164.4 mi
2h 53m
$30–44
Line 10 bus, bus, line 237 bus
1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
3. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
4. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Chandler / Lankershimbus 237
5. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Streetbus 10
10h 2m
$66–134

La Mesa to Simi Valley by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.2 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Moorpark Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Av & College 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 10h 2m.

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