There are 5 ways to get from San Ysidro to Sylmar by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 13m$74–135Bus via Lankershim / Magnolia
cheapest- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
6h 52m$26–51Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Los Angelesbus Lxus 3126 / ...
- Take the bus from Main / 11th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
6h 48m$40–58Drive 155.3 mi
- Drive from San Ysidro to Sylmarcar 155.3 mi
2h 46m$27–39Tram, fly, train
- Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
5h 36m$158–503
San Ysidro to Sylmar by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Sylmar is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Sylmar is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via San Ysidro, Adams / Compton and Main / 11th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via San Diego and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between San Ysidro and Sylmar is 164 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from San Ysidro to Sylmar, including transfers.
San Ysidro to Sylmar bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.
San Ysidro to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Sylmar is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 to Hubbard / Glenoaks via San Ysidro Transit Center, San Ysidro, Los Angeles, Adams / Compton, and Main / 11th in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Beyer Blvd Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- 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
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Ysidro to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / 11th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Ysidro to Sylmar bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles station.
San Ysidro to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to Sylmar is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from San Ysidro to Sylmar.
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