There are 3 ways to get from Simi Valley to Vista by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 53m$67–118Line 10 bus, bus, line 28 bus, line 303 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Metrolink Chatsworthbus 10
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 419
- Take the bus from Olympic / Flower to Vignes / Cesar E Chavezbus 28
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5bus 303 / ...
7h 59m$21–36Drive 133.4 mi
- Drive from Simi Valley to Vistacar 133.4 mi
2h 20m$25–36
Simi Valley to Vista by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Vista is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Vista is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Vista. However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to Vista. However, there are services departing from Simi Valley Amtrak and arriving at Vista Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Vista is 142 miles. The road distance is 134.1 miles.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Vista without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Simi Valley to Vista, including transfers.
Simi Valley to Vista bus services, operated by Simi Valley Transit, depart from First Street and Cochran Street station.
Simi Valley to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Vista is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus and line 28 bus and line 303 bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Vista, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 7h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (805) 583-6456
- Website
- Simi Valley Transit
Bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Metrolink Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Simi Valley Transit
- Youth and College students with student ID
- $0
- Adults
- $2
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Olympic / Flower to Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 to Vista Transit Center Stall 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Simi Valley to Vista bus services, operated by Simi Valley Transit, arrive at Metrolink Chatsworth station.
Simi Valley to Vista train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Vista is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Simi Valley to Vista.
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