The average train between Sylmar and Lake Forest takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Sylmar to Lake Forest. 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 3 hours between Sylmar and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sylmar is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Sylmar to Lake Forest? 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 Sylmar to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Sylmar station and arriving at Lake Forest station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Sylmar to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Sylmar / San Fernando station.
Sylmar to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
The distance between Sylmar and Lake Forest is 101.5 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Irvine via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 37m.