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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Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain
6h 8m$487–775Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train, line 77 bus
cheapest- Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain
- Take the bus from Moorpark Station EB to Simi Town Center EBbus
9h 4m$54–252Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
12h 13m$106–240Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 14m$61–175Drive 350.8 mi
- Drive from Palo Alto to Simi Valleycar 350.8 mi
5h 56m$64–93Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain
6h 17m$183–634Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain
7h 27m$135–639Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SFO - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain
7h 31m$106–238Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain
7h 51m$205–747Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain
9h 6m$323–1,361Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
12h 45m$54–83
Palo Alto to Simi Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Simi Valley is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Churchill and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Simi Valley Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Simi Valley is 359 miles. The road distance is 352.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Palo Alto to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
Palo Alto to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Simi Valley is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 12h 45m.
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 $100–230 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–190
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Palo Alto to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Palo Alto to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Simi Valley is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Palo Alto to Simi Valley.
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