There are 4 ways to get from Vista to Simi Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Simi Valley AmtrakPacific Surfliner
6h 48m$34–40Train via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Simi ValleyVC Line
7h 39m$20–31Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station419
8h 53m$22–62Drive 133 mi
- Drive from Vista to Simi Valley133 mi
2h 19m$25–36
Vista to Simi Valley by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Simi Valley is to train via Los Angeles which costs $19 - $35 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Simi Valley is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Simi Valley. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Cochran Street and First Street via Oceanside, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Figueroa St & 12th St and Metrolink Chatsworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Vista and Simi Valley is 145 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Simi Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Vista to Simi Valley, including transfers.
Vista to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Simi Valley is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $65 and takes 8h 53m.
Vista to Simi Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Simi Valley is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Vista to Simi Valley.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Simi Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Simi Valley Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $32–33 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Cochran Street and First Street via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Flower St and 12th St, Figueroa St & 12th St, Chatsworth Metrolink Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 8h 53m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Simi Valley Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $32–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Train from L.A. Union Station to Simi Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Chatsworth Metrolink Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
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