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How to get fromSylmar to San Franciscoby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3h 41m
    $197–823

  2. Bus, BART

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway Green-S
    10h 10m
    $57–84

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 8m
    $62–129

  4. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    12h 34m
    $141–284

  5. Drive 359.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sylmar to San Franciscocar car 359.6 mi
    5h 59m
    $66–95

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    3h 56m
    $193–669

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    4h 14m
    $98–215

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    4h 28m
    $349–1,431

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 2m
    $510–776

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 35m
    $126–638

  11. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    5. Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway subway
    5h 58m
    $73–374

Sylmar to San Francisco by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sylmar Station to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 12h 34m.

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