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How to get fromSan Diego to Sylmarby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Sylmar by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 37m
    $48–94

  2. Drive 142.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Sylmarcar car 142.2 mi
    2h 33m
    $26–38

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 22m
    $29–46

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    3h 33m
    $178–653

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus bus 92
    5h 57m
    $46–65

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAN - BUR
    5h 28m
    $273–645

San Diego to Sylmar by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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