What is the cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista?

The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista?

The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Simi Valley and Chula Vista?

No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Figueroa St and 9th St E, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Simi Valley and Chula Vista?

No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to Chula Vista station. However, there are services departing from Simi Valley Amtrak and arriving at E Street Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Simi Valley to Chula Vista?

The distance between Simi Valley and Chula Vista is 181 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

How do I travel from Simi Valley to Chula Vista without a car?

The best way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Simi Valley to Chula Vista bus from?

Simi Valley to Chula Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.

Where do I catch the Simi Valley to Chula Vista train from?

Simi Valley to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Simi Valley to Chula Vista?

The best way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Simi Valley to Chula Vista bus arrive?

Simi Valley to Chula Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.

Where does the Simi Valley to Chula Vista train arrive?

Simi Valley to Chula Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Simi Valley to Chula Vista?

Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Chula Vista is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Simi Valley to Chula Vista.

Where can I stay near Chula Vista?

There are 1789+ hotels available in Chula Vista.

Simi Valley to Chula Vista - 4 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 41m
$50–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 419
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
8h 25m
$29–56
Line 10 bus, bus, subway, tram
1. Take the bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Metrolink Chatsworthbus 10
2. Take the bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Stationbus
3. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
5. Take the tram from Old Town Station to E Street Stationtram
7h 59m
Drive 167.8 mi
1. Drive from Simi Valley to Chula Vistacar 167.8 mi
2h 58m
$31–45

Simi Valley to Chula Vista by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 180.1 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to E St & 4th Av via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Flower St & Olympic Blvd, Figueroa St and 9th St E, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 8h 25m.

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