There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Simi Valley by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Simi Valley AmtrakPacific Surfliner
6h 52mDrive 144.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Simi Valley144.6 mi
2h 31m$27–39Bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi ValleyVC Line
7h 26mBus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadway460
- Take the bus from 9th St & Hope St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station419
9h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 9th St & Hope St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Simi Valley is 162 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Simi Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Palm Springs to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Simi Valley is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Palm Springs to Simi Valley.
There are 155+ hotels available in Simi Valley.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Cochran Street and First Street via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Broadway, 9th St & Hope St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 9h 40m.
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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
- 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
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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