There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
7h 42mDrive 196.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cottonwood Visitor Center to Simi Valley196.2 mi
3h 23m$36–52Bus, train via Fontana
- Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
8h 49mBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valley
8h 3mBus
- Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Take the bus from 9th St & Hope St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station419
9h 9mBus, train #3
- Take the bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center6
- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtrak
10h 1m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Chiriaco Summit and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Indio Bus Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, 9th St & Hope St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Joshua Tree National Park and Simi Valley is 216 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, depart from Chiriaco Summit station.
Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, arrive at Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Simi Valley.
There are 166+ hotels available in Simi Valley.
What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chiriaco Summit to Cochran Street and First Street via Chiriaco Summit, Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center, Indio Bus Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Olympic / Flower, 9th St & Hope St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 9h 9m.
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- 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 Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- pvvta.com
Bus from Chiriaco Summit to Hwy 111 @ Flower SunLine Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- http://pvvta.com/
- Schedules at
- https://pvvta.com/routes/blythe_circulator/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from 9th St & Hope St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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