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How to get fromSylmar to Altadenaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sylmar to Altadena by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 43m
    $10–14

  2. Line 224 bus, line 501 bus, line 662 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Fernando / Polk to Lankershim / Magnoliabus bus 224
    2. Take the bus from Lankershim / Magnolia to Raymond / Del Marbus bus 501
    3. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Altadena / Lakebus bus 662
    2h 45m
    $4

  3. Drive  22.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sylmar to Altadenacar car 22.8 mi
    26 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sylmar to Altadenataxi taxi 22.8 mi
    26 min
    $75–95

Sylmar to Altadena by train, tram, and bus

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Fernando / Polk to Altadena / Lake via Lankershim / Magnolia and Raymond / Del Mar in around 2h 45m.

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