There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 54m$53–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus 419
7h 27m$29–46Drive 161.6 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Simi Valleycar 161.6 mi
2h 50m$30–43Bus via Hollywood
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
7h 28m$43–61
San Diego to Simi Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Hill St & 5th St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Simi Valley Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between San Diego and Simi Valley is 173 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from San Diego to Simi Valley, including transfers.
San Diego to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Simi Valley is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Cochran Street and First Street via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, Hill St & 5th St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 7h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Simi Valley is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from San Diego to Simi Valley.
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