What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Simi Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Simi Valley?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $27 - $40.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Simi Valley?

The distance between Palm Desert and Simi Valley is 175 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Simi Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Simi Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Simi Valley?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Palm Desert to Simi Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Simi Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Simi Valley is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Palm Desert to Simi Valley.

Where can I stay near Simi Valley?

There are 186+ hotels available in Simi Valley.

Palm Desert to Simi Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Desert to Simi Valley by bus, train, car, or subway

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 24m
Line 11 bus, bus, subway, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 11
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station 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 11m
$24–42
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Simi Valleycar 159.8 mi
2h 47m
$28–40
Bus, train via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 39m
$46–75

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Simi Valley. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Simi Valley Amtrak, walk to Metrolink Simi Valley, then take the line 20 bus to Los Angeles Avenue and First Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Desert to Simi Valley in around 2h 47m.

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