There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley AmtrakPacific Surfliner
7h 23m$38–57Drive 167.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Simi Valley167.8 mi
2h 55m$31–45Bus, 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 10m$34–98Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides StopreLAXsan
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Camarillo
8h 47m$134–233
El Cajon to Simi Valley by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Simi Town Center EB via San Diego, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Premium Outlets Promenade and Camarillo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between El Cajon and Simi Valley is 186 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley, including transfers.
El Cajon to Simi Valley bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Simi Valley is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 8h 47m.
El Cajon to Simi Valley bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Simi Valley is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from El Cajon to Simi Valley.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $36–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Simi Town Center EB via San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Camarillo, Premium Outlets Promenade, Metrolink, and Camarillo station in around 8h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- 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/
- 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
- $24–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- contact@gorelaxsan.com
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- 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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