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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Sylmar by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, or tram

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    6h 52m
    $43–59

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 57m
    $225–345

  3. Drive  316.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Sylmarcar car 316.8 mi
    5h 23m
    $58–84

  4. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    4h 9m
    $480–764

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    8h 42m
    $60–98

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    4h 51m
    $126–626

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    5h 5m
    $196–723

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    5h 19m
    $143–471

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    6h 25m
    $50–248

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $194–770

San Jose to Sylmar by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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