There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Simi Valley AmtrakPacific Surfliner
7h 21m$37–43Line 929 bus, bus, line 10 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Center929
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Station
- Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Street10
9h 10m$30–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi ValleyVC Line
8h 11m$31–69Drive 167.9 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Simi Valley167.9 mi
2h 57m$31–45
Chula Vista to Simi Valley by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, North Hollywood Station and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Simi Valley is 181 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Simi Valley bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from E St & 4th Av station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 929 bus and bus and line 10 bus, which costs $29 - $75 and takes 9h 10m.
Chula Vista to Simi Valley bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Simi Valley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Chula Vista to Simi Valley.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $36–42 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Cochran Street and First Street via San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, North Hollywood Station, Chatsworth Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 9h 10m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $36–42
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Chatsworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (805) 583-6456
- Website
- simivalley.org
Bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.simivalley.org/departments/public-works/simi-valley-transit
- Youth and College students with student ID
- $0
- Adults
- $2
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