There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Sylmar by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
4h 28m$179–664Fly Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SMF - LGB
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
6h 46m$50–249Bus via Fresno
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
9h 28m$53–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
14h 35m$142–312Drive 362.6 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Sylmarcar 362.6 mi
5h 56m$67–96Fly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SMF - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
5h 10m$136–366Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
6h 23m$214–769Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SMF - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
7h 3m$173–770Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
11h 15m$70–126
Sacramento to Sylmar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Sylmar is to bus via Fresno which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Sylmar is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Sylmar station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Sylmar Station via Sw Cedar - Shaw, Fresno, CA and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
The distance between Sacramento and Sylmar is 388 miles. The road distance is 364.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Sylmar without a car is to bus via Fresno which takes 9h 28m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Sacramento to Sylmar, including transfers.
Sacramento to Sylmar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Sylmar is to bus via Fresno which takes 9h 28m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sylmar Station via Fresno State University, Sw Cedar - Shaw, Se Fresno - F St, Fresno, CA, Los Angeles - Pacoima, and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 13h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Sylmar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fresno State University station.
Sacramento to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Sylmar is 365 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Sacramento to Sylmar.
There are 361+ hotels available in Sylmar.



