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How to get fromPalo Alto to Simi Valleyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Palo Alto to Simi Valley by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain train
    6h 8m
    $507–775

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    12h 45m
    $54–83

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 13m
    $126–270

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Moorpark Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 14m
    $69–200

  5. Drive 350.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Simi Valleycar car 350.8 mi
    5h 56m
    $64–93

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain train
    6h 17m
    $203–984

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    7h 26m
    $116–238

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    7h 27m
    $135–639

  9. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain train
    7h 51m
    $328–700

  10. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train, line 77 bus

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    6. Take the bus from Moorpark Station EB to Simi Town Center EBbus bus
    9h 4m
    $69–322

  11. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    9h 6m
    $366–1,464

Palo Alto to Simi Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Simi Valley Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 9h 36m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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