There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to Julian by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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 Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi
7h 13m$174–256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
11h 20m$25–56Drive 177.4 mi
- Drive from Simi Valley to Juliancar 177.4 mi
3h 17m$33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus 891
9h 37m$54–132
Simi Valley to Julian by bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Julian is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Julian is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Julian. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at Washington St & Hwy 78 via Chatsworth Station, Los Angeles Union Station and El Cajon Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
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 13m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Simi Valley to Julian, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Julian bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Simi Valley to Julian bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Julian is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Simi Valley to Julian.
There are 43+ hotels available in Julian.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Washington St & Hwy 78 via Metrolink Chatsworth, Chatsworth Station, North Hollywood Station, North Hollywood Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, Seaport Village Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 11h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- 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
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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