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How to get fromSan Francisco to Sylmarby plane, train, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or tram

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

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

    best
    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 40m
    $197–973

  2. BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    9h 26m
    $57–83

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 14m
    $141–284

  4. Drive 359.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Sylmarcar car 359.5 mi
    5h 57m
    $66–95

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

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street 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 44m
    $313–669

  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 17m
    $109–225

  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 26m
    $350–1,431

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

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    5h 38m
    $509–775

  9. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    7h 3m
    $69–334

  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 24m
    $257–775

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus bus 92
    11h 7m

San Francisco to Sylmar by subway and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Sylmar Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Van Nuys, and Van Nuys / Keswick in around 13h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Main / 7th in around 11h 7m.

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