There are 5 ways to get from Simi Valley to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
6h 5m$35–122Bus via Hollywood (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
7h 21m$27–70Drive 161.4 mi
- Drive from Simi Valley to San Diego161.4 mi
2h 50m$30–43Train, fly
- 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
5h 32m$93–331Bus
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvd419
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 40m
Simi Valley to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to San Diego. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at San Diego via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Simi Valley and San Diego is 173 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Simi Valley to San Diego, including transfers.
Simi Valley to San Diego bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to San Diego is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Hollywood, which costs $27 - $75 and takes 7h 21m.
Simi Valley to San Diego bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to San Diego is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Simi Valley to San Diego.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and San Diego, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $24–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
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- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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