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How to get fromOakland to Sylmarby subway, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Oakland to Sylmar by subway, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    4h 31m
    $192–717

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    9h 12m
    $50–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 14m
    $123–312

  4. Drive  348.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Sylmarcar car 348.6 mi
    5h 44m
    $64–92

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    4h 58m
    $138–464

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    5h 34m
    $100–226

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    5h 13m
    $309–1,429

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    5h 33m
    $487–773

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    6h 52m
    $53–262

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $256–773

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus bus 92
    11h 21m
    $60–103

Oakland to Sylmar by subway and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $120–310 and the journey takes 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and Main / 7th in around 11h 21m.

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