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Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Simi Valley to Kelso. Traveling by train from Simi Valley to Kelso usually takes 31 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Coast Starlight train can make the trip in 29 hours and 59 minutes.
Distance | 849 mi (1366 km) |
Fastest train | 29h 59m |
Lowest price | $272.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Simi Valley to Kelso?
2 train services operate from Simi Valley to Kelso. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 1d 8h 35m | $272.00 |
Amtrak Coast Starlight | 1 | 1d 5h 59m | $795.00 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Simi Valley to Kelso every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $272.
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned cars, power outlets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Simi Valley and Kelso is approximately 849 miles, or 1366 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 31 hours and 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 29 hours and 59 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Simi Valley to Kelso. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Simi Valley at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Simi Valley twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Kelso faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kelso to Simi Valley.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Simi Valley?
Main departure station: Amtrak - Metrolink Station
There is one train station in Simi Valley.
All train stations in Simi Valley:
Amtrak - Metrolink Station
Where is the train station in Kelso?
Main arrival station: 501 S First Ave
Kelso has one train station.
All train stations in Kelso:
501 S First Ave
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