The cheapest and fastest trains from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
8 h 39 m
Average duration
8 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
442 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
Of the 1 trains that leave Simi Valley, CA for San Jose, CA on Mon, Mar 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 442 km distance in an average of 8 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 39 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 8 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, and a flight costs an average of $334.
Distance: 274 miles (442 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$191 Average price | $407 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:49 PM Simi Valley, CA | 8h57 | 3:46 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
![]() | 6:11 PM Simi Valley, CA | 8h39 | 2:50 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $107 (€87) but you can travel from only $104 (€84) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 274 miles (442 km) distance in 8h 36m.
Distance 274 miles (442 km) |
Average train duration 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€87) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 36m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Simi Valley, CA and San Jose, CA from $104 (€84). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Jose, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Simi Valley, CA to San Jose, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
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