There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Simi Valley AmtrakPacific Surfliner
6h 21m$36–43Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valley
7h 51m$20–31Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 9th St & Hope St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station419
9h 1mDrive 138.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley138.2 mi
2h 25m$26–37
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley is to line 101 bus and train which costs $19 - $35 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, 9th St & Hope St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Simi Valley is 150 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 1m.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley.
What companies run services between Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $34–36 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Cochran Street and First Street via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Olympic / Flower, 9th St & Hope St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 9h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $34–36
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from 9th St & Hope St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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