There are 11 ways to get from Redwood City to Simi Valley by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best- 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 6m$182–533Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
13h 31m$51–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
12h 23m$107–241Bus, 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 24m$66–166Drive 357 mi
- Drive from Redwood City to Simi Valleycar 357 mi
6h 2m$66–95Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- 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 18m$488–776Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- 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 13m$203–734Fly 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 20m$105–237Fly 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 37m$136–640Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- 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
8h 28m$321–1,348Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train, line 77 bus
- Take the train from Redwood City 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 14m$55–253
Redwood City to Simi Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Simi Valley is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Palo Alto Transit Center, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Redwood City to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Simi Valley Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Redwood City and Simi Valley is 386 miles. The road distance is 359.1 miles.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Redwood City to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Redwood City to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
Redwood City to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Redwood City to Simi Valley is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Redwood City, 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 San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–180
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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 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 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
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Redwood City to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Redwood City to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Simi Valley is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Redwood City to Simi Valley.
There are 185+ hotels available in Simi Valley.








