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Simi Valley to San Francisco by train

San Francisco lies 509 km (316 mi) north-west of Simi Valley, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 6 h 53 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 621 km (386 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Simi ValleySan Francisco
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population126,788827,526
Elevation236 m (774 ft)28 m (92 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordSimi Valley station, Santa Susana DepotSan Francisco Transbay Terminal, Third and Townsend Depot
Postal codes93062–9309994102–94188

Where to book trains from Simi Valley to San Francisco

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Staying in San Francisco

Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in San Francisco. Of the 351 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (120), and 12 are five-star. Across 260 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 374,148 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is San Francisco from Simi Valley?

509 km (316 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Simi Valley; by road roughly 621 km (386 mi).

How long does it take to get from Simi Valley to San Francisco by train?

About 6 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Simi Valley and San Francisco?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where can I stay in San Francisco?

Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in San Francisco, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.