What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Simi Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Simi Valley is to bus via Metrolink Chatsworth which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Simi Valley?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Merced to Simi Valley?

The distance between Merced and Simi Valley is 291 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Simi Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Simi Valley without a car is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Simi Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Merced to Simi Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merced to Simi Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Simi Valley is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Merced to Simi Valley.

Where can I stay near Simi Valley?

There are 380+ hotels available in Simi Valley.

Merced to Simi Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Simi Valley by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus Stockton
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
8h 48m
$89–142
Bus via Metrolink Chatsworth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus Sacramento
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
8h 54m
$35–67
Drive 268.8 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Simi Valleycar 268.8 mi
4h 31m
$49–71
Fly, train
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane MCE - HHR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain
7h 25m
$72–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valleytrain VC Line
10h 17m
$57–104

Merced to Simi Valley by bus and train

3Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Simi Valley.

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Distance: 289.6 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Los Angeles Avenue and First Street via Bakersfield, CA, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, Simi Valley Amtrak, and Metrolink Simi Valley in around 8h 48m.

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