There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 59m$975–2,191Bus via Hollywood (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
8h 50m$518–888Drive 289.3 km
- Drive from Simi Valley to Tijuanacar 289.3 km
3h 10m$556–802Bus
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 419
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas / ...
9h 13m$827–1,377
Simi Valley to Tijuana by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana is to drive which costs $550 - $800 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $550 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Chatsworth Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Moorpark Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Tijuana is 327 km. The road distance is 289.3 km.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Hollywood which takes 8h 50m and costs $500 - $900.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Simi Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Moorpark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $950 - $2200. Alternatively, you can bus via Hollywood, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $900–1,900 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $460–800 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $900–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Figueroa St & Pico Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $700–1,100
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More Questions & Answers
Simi Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Simi Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Tijuana is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Simi Valley to Tijuana.
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