There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via El Monte
best- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 419
- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
7h 54m$715–1,222Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
8h 51m$522–894Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 4m$1,175–2,497Drive 289.3 km
- Drive from Simi Valley to Tijuanacar 289.3 km
3h 11m$601–868
Simi Valley to Tijuana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana is to bus which costs $500 - $900 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $600 - $900.
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 Línea, B.C. via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Figueroa / Pico, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Simi Valley Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Tijuana is 336 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 El Monte which takes 7h 54m and costs $700 - $1300.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.
Simi Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana is to bus via El Monte which takes 7h 54m and costs $700 - $1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1100 - $2500 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Figueroa / Pico, El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $750–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $750–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $55–75
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $55–75
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Booking & Getting There
Simi Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd 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 11m to drive from Simi Valley to Tijuana.
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