What is the cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar?

The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar is to bus and line 224 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar?

The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Sylmar station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Sylmar Station via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Saticoy / Woodley and Van Nuys / Keswick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Carlsbad and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Carlsbad to Sylmar?

The distance between Carlsbad and Sylmar is 109 miles. The road distance is 109.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carlsbad to Sylmar without a car?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Sylmar bus from?

Carlsbad to Sylmar bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Oceanside station.

Where do I catch the Carlsbad to Sylmar train from?

Carlsbad to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Carlsbad to Sylmar?

The best way to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Carlsbad to Sylmar bus arrive?

Carlsbad to Sylmar bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the Carlsbad to Sylmar train arrive?

Carlsbad to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Carlsbad to Sylmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Sylmar is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Carlsbad to Sylmar.

Where can I stay near Sylmar?

There are 286+ hotels available in Sylmar.

Carlsbad to Sylmar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 224 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Sylmar by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
3h 41m
$34–66
Bus, line 224 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polkbus 224
4h 55m
$18–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
4h 40m
Drive 108.5 mi
1. Drive from Carlsbad to Sylmarcar 108.5 mi
1h 58m
$20–29

Carlsbad to Sylmar by train and foot

84Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.9 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Sylmar / San Fernando via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Sylmar Station via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Saticoy / Woodley, and Van Nuys / Keswick in around 4h 40m.

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