There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Simi Valley by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2054
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to MoorparkVC Line
7h 41m$36–103Bus, train via San Diego
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Simi Valley AmtrakPacific Surfliner
9h 10m$63–76Drive 250.1 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Simi Valley250.1 mi
4h 23m$46–66Fly, train
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)IPL - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
6h 27m$126–209Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2055 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi ValleyVC Line
9h 32m$45–87
El Centro to Simi Valley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between El Centro and Simi Valley is 271 miles. The road distance is 251.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Simi Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 41m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from El Centro to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Simi Valley is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from El Centro to Simi Valley.
There are 171+ hotels available in Simi Valley.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from El Centro to Simi Valley. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Downtown, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Moorpark, walk to Moorpark Station EB, then take the line 77 bus to Simi Town Center EB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Avenue and First Street via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Simi Valley Amtrak, and Metrolink Simi Valley in around 9h 10m.
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- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
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 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
- $36–42
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $26–90
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–32
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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