There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 33m$19–43Line 761 bus, line 10 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Streetbus 10
4h 56m$8–15Drive 39.1 mi
- Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valleycar 39.1 mi
48 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valleytaxi 39.1 mi
48 min$160–200Line 761 bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Metrolink Simi Valley to Los Angeles Avenue and First Streetbus 20
4h 57m$9–16
Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley by foot, tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from 5th / Colorado and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Westwood / Lindbrook and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica Pier station to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Moorpark Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Simi Valley is 85 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 33m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Westwood / Lindbrook station.
Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Van Nuys / Keswick station.
What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Cochran Street and First Street via 5th / Colorado, Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, Chatsworth, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (805) 583-6456
- Website
- simivalley.org
Bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.simivalley.org/departments/public-works/simi-valley-transit
- Youth and College students with student ID
- $0
- Adults
- $2
Bus from Metrolink Simi Valley to Los Angeles Avenue and First Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.simivalley.org/departments/public-works/simi-valley-transit
- Youth and College students with student ID
- $0
- Adults
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley is 39 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Simi Valley.
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