There are 5 ways to get from Simi Valley to Watsonville by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 49m$77–196Drive 295.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Simi Valley to Watsonvillecar 295.7 mi
5h 30m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Camarillo station to UCSB Bus Loopbus 87 / ...
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 20m$55–87Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
7h 44m$522–819Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Prunedale Park & Ride
8h 54m$170–683
Simi Valley to Watsonville by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Watsonville is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Watsonville is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Simi Town Center WB and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via Camarillo station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Simi Valley Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Watsonville is 354 miles. The road distance is 297.4 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Watsonville without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Simi Valley to Watsonville, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Watsonville bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, depart from Camarillo station.
Simi Valley to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Watsonville is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs $75 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Watsonville, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Simi Town Center WB to Rodriguez / Second via Camarillo station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- [email protected]
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Camarillo station to UCSB Bus Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- Ventura County Transportation Commission
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Booking & Getting There
Simi Valley to Watsonville bus services, operated by Ventura County Transportation Commission, arrive at UCSB Bus Loop station.
Simi Valley to Watsonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Watsonville is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Simi Valley to Watsonville.
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