There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Simi Valley by bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Oxnardbus Ans 6241
8h 50mDrive 276.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Simi Valleycar 276.4 mi
5h 6m$51–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Simi Valley Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
9h 8m$106–213Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain
7h 37m$541–824Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MRY - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain
7h 38m$474–822
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Simi Valley is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Simi Town Center EB via Moorpark Station EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Simi Valley Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Salinas and Simi Valley is 300 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Simi Valley without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Salinas to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Salinas to Simi Valley bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Salinas station.
Salinas to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Simi Valley is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
American Star Tours operates a bus from Salinas to Oxnard once daily, and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Simi Valley Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorpark
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Salinas to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Simi Valley bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Oxnard station.
Salinas to Simi Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Simi Valley Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Simi Valley is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Salinas to Simi Valley.
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