How to get from Santa Monica to Simi Valley by bus and train?

From Santa Monica to Simi Valley by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica to Simi Valley in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VC LINE train and finally take the 10 bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station station to Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

265min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #115| Ventura - East
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orange Line Chatsworth Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatsworth Metrolink Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Westbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Simi Valley by bus and train via 4, VC LINE and 10

To get from Santa Monica to Simi Valley in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VC LINE train and finally take the 10 bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station station to Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

249min$12.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #115| Ventura - East
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orange Line Chatsworth Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatsworth Metrolink Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Westbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Simi Valley

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Simi Valley, Los Angeles is approximately 61.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Simi Valley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Simi Valley by bus and train via 4, VC LINE and 10

To get from Santa Monica to Simi Valley in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VC LINE train and finally take the 10 bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station station to Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

249min$12.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - VC LINE
VC LINE
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - VC LINE
    Wait for train
    VC LINE
    #115| Ventura - East
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orange Line Chatsworth Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chatsworth Metrolink Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Westbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Way and Town Center Mall
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Simi Valley?

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line R10, Train line VC LINE, Bus line 10.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Monica to Simi Valley?

    The alternative route takes 249 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line VC LINE, Bus line 10.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Simi Valley in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica to Simi Valley in Los Angeles?

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown Los Angeles station near Simi Valley in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica to Simi Valley in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Simi Valley in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica to get to Simi Valley in Los Angeles?

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica and Simi Valley in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Los Angeles stop, which is closest to Simi Valley in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Santa Monica to Simi Valley?

    The ride from Santa Monica to Simi Valley costs $12.10.

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