There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Simi Valley AmtrakPacific Surfliner
6h 21m$36–42Line 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$20–31Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Camarillo
8h 34m$106–166Drive 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 Simi Town Center EB via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Premium Outlets Promenade and Camarillo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Simi Valley is 150 miles. The road distance is 139.1 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 North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr 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 line 101 bus and bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 8h 34m.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Simi Valley bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 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 $34–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Simi Town Center EB via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Camarillo, Premium Outlets Promenade, Metrolink, and Camarillo station in around 8h 34m.
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
- $34–35
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Camarillo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $60–70
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $55–65
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