There are 5 ways to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, tram, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
6h 38m$35–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvd419
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoLos Angeles
8h 24m$27–66Line 10 bus, bus, subway, tram
- Take the bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Metrolink Chatsworth10
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Station
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to E Street Station
7h 55mDrive 167.8 mi
- Drive from Simi Valley to Chula Vista167.8 mi
2h 58m$31–45Line 77 bus, train, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Simi Town Center WB to Moorpark Station WB
- Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Station
6h 5m
Simi Valley to Chula Vista by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at E St & 4th Av via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Figueroa St and 9th St E, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Chula Vista is 181 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Chula Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Chula Vista is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $35 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $70 and takes 8h 24m.
Simi Valley to Chula Vista bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Chula Vista is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Simi Valley to Chula Vista.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Chula Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to E St & 4th Av via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Flower St & Olympic Blvd, Figueroa St and 9th St E, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from America Plaza Station to E Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 (805) 583-6456
- Website
- simivalley.org
Bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Metrolink Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.simivalley.org/departments/public-works/simi-valley-transit
- Youth and College students with student ID
- $0
- Adults
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (800) 438-1112
- ridercomments@goventura.org
- Website
- goventura.org
Bus from Simi Town Center WB to Moorpark Station WB
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.goventura.org
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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