There are 6 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Sylmar by train, bus, tram, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
3h 8m$44–56Bus via Long Beach
cheapest- Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
5h 52m$5–7Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
5h 3m$13–16Drive 72 mi
- Drive from Laguna Beach to Sylmarcar 72 mi
1h 22m$14–19Train via Santa Ana-Santiago
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
4h 39m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus 83
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
6h 18m$6–8
Laguna Beach to Sylmar by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Beach to Sylmar is to bus via Long Beach which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Beach to Sylmar is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Beach to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Coast-Laguna and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Beach to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Laguna Beach and Sylmar is 85 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Laguna Beach to Sylmar, including transfers.
Laguna Beach to Sylmar bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Coast-Laguna station.
Laguna Beach to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
The best way to get from Laguna Beach to Sylmar is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus via Long Beach, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Laguna Beach, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Laguna Beach to Sylmar / San Fernando via Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coast-Laguna to Hubbard / Glenoaks via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, and Main / 7th in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Laguna Beach to Sylmar bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Laguna Beach to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Beach to Sylmar is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Laguna Beach to Sylmar.
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