The average train between Sylmar and San Diego takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Sylmar to San Diego. 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Sylmar station and arriving at San Diego station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Sylmar to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Los Angeles station.
Sylmar to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between Sylmar and San Diego is 213.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m.