There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to Julian by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to OceansidePacific Surfliner
- Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Julian
7h 11m$168–206Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Simi Valley to Julian177.4 mi
3h 15m$33–47Train, bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Glendale Amtrak
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78891
11h 37m$37–166Train, bus
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78891
9h 35m$39–142
Simi Valley to Julian by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Julian is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Julian is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Simi Valley and Julian is 203 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Julian without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 11m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Simi Valley to Julian, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Julian is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Simi Valley to Julian.
There are 40+ hotels available in Julian.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Simi Valley to Julian. However, you can take the line 77 bus to Moorpark Station WB, walk to Moorpark Amtrak, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, then take the taxi to Julian. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Avenue and First Street to Washington St & Hwy 78 via Metrolink Simi Valley, Simi Valley Amtrak, Glendale Amtrak, Glendale Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 11h 37m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $34–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $10–24
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $3–55
- Business - advance purchase
- $5–65
- Business Class
- $9–150
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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