The average train between San Diego and Sylmar takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego to Sylmar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between San Diego and Sylmar. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Sylmar at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Sylmar station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
San Diego to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego and Sylmar is 213.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.