There are 4 ways to get from Simi Valley to Tulare by train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Simi Valley to L.A. Union StationVC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus StopGreyhound US0831
7h 28m$57–108Drive 169.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Simi Valley to Tulare169.2 mi
2h 51m$31–45Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Van Nuys to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus StopGreyhound US0831
8h 18mBus
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvd419
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus StopGreyhound US0831
8h 22m$54–102
Simi Valley to Tulare by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Tulare is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Tulare is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Tulare. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at Tulare Bus Stop via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Tulare is 223 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Tulare without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Simi Valley to Tulare, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Tulare bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.
Simi Valley to Tulare bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Tulare is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Simi Valley to Tulare.
There are 76+ hotels available in Tulare.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Avenue and First Street to Tulare Bus Stop via Metrolink Simi Valley, Simi Valley Amtrak, Van Nuys, Van Nuys, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 8h 18m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Simi Valley to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Van Nuys to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










