There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 21m$37–85Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valleytrain VC Line
8h 11m$22–50Drive 167.9 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Simi Valleycar 167.9 mi
2h 57m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus 419
9h 39m$30–57
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 bus and train which costs $22 - $50 and takes 8h 11m.
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, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Figueroa St & 12th St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
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 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Simi Valley is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 9h 39m.
Chula Vista to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union 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 $35–85 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Cochran Street and First Street via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Flower St and 12th St, Figueroa St & 12th St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 9h 39m.
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
- $35–85
- 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
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- $19–40
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
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