There are 3 ways to get from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 54m$42–96Drive 138 mi
cheapest- Drive from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar 138 mi
2h 26m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 419
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 46m$41–68
Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea station. However, there are services departing from Simi Valley Amtrak and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 150 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.
Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 7h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Simi Valley to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
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