The average train between San Ysidro and Sylmar takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from San Ysidro 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 Ysidro and Sylmar. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from San Ysidro is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Sylmar at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at America Plaza Station and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from San Ysidro to Sylmar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro station and arriving at Sylmar station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
San Ysidro to Sylmar train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego station.
San Ysidro to Sylmar train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Ysidro and Sylmar is 234.8 km. The road distance is 263 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.