What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley?

The distance between Carmel Valley and Simi Valley is 154 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley, including transfers.

Train or bus from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus and line 761 bus and line 10 bus, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 7h 42m.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Simi Valley is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley.

Where can I stay near Simi Valley?

There are 169+ hotels available in Simi Valley.

Carmel Valley to Simi Valley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 6 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Simi Valley AmtrakPacific Surfliner
5h 24m
$58–65
Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley145.2 mi
2h 33m
$27–39
Bus, line 6 bus, line 761 bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave6
3. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Keswick761 / ...
4. Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Street10
7h 42m
$72–250

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Map of how to get from Carmel Valley to Simi Valley.

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Distance: 152.9 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, 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 vehicle from Carmel Valley to Cochran Street and First Street via Sorrento Valley/Del Mar, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, Westwood / Le Conte, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, Chatsworth, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 7h 42m.

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