There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Simi Valley by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain VC Line
4h 59m$14–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 39m$18–45Drive 92.8 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Simi Valleycar 92.8 mi
1h 41m$17–25Line 1 bus, bus, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Hill St & 5th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Stationbus 419
- Take the bus from Metrolink Chatsworth to Cochran Street and First Streetbus 10
7h 59m$15–25
Riverside to Simi Valley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Simi Valley is to train which costs $14 - $23 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Riverside, Hill St & 5th St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Moorpark via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Riverside and Simi Valley is 117 miles. The road distance is 93.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Riverside to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Riverside to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Magnolia + Sunnyside station.
Riverside to Simi Valley train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Simi Valley is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus and line 10 bus, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Simi Town Center EB via L.A. Union Station, Moorpark, and Moorpark Station EB in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Cochran Street and First Street via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, Hill St & 5th St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Village
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at UCR at Bannockburn Village station.
Riverside to Simi Valley train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Simi Valley is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Riverside to Simi Valley.
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