What is the cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana is to bus via Hollywood which costs $440 - $850 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $550 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Simi Valley and San Diego–Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at San Ysidro, CA via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Figueroa / Pico and Downtown Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Simi Valley and San Diego–Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Simi Valley Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana?

The distance between Simi Valley and San Diego–Tijuana is 303 km. The road distance is 285.6 km.

How do I travel from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $850 - $2100.

How long does it take to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana bus from?

Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.

Where do I catch the Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana train from?

Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana?

The best way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $850 - $2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $750 - $1300 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana bus arrive?

Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.

Where does the Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana.

Where can I stay near San Diego–Tijuana?

There are 573+ hotels available in San Diego–Tijuana.

Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 59m
$880–2,026
Bus via Hollywood
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
7h 45m
$448–839
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 419
2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas / ...
7h 31m
$783–1,228
Drive 285.6 km
1. Drive from Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuanacar 285.6 km
3h 6m
$551–796

Simi Valley to San Diego–Tijuana by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.1 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico?

Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $850–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to San Ysidro, CA via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Figueroa / Pico, 6th / Los Angeles, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 7h 31m.

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