There are 4 ways to get from Van Nuys to Sylmar by bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, or car
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Line 234 bus
best- Take the bus from Sepulveda / Kittridge to Borden / Polkbus 234
47 min$1–2Train
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Burbank - Downtowntrain VC Line
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
1h 36m$4–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Van Nuys to Sylmartaxi 9.7 mi
16 min$35–45Drive 9.7 mi
- Drive from Van Nuys to Sylmarcar 9.7 mi
16 min$2–3
Van Nuys to Sylmar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Sylmar is to line 234 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Sylmar is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sepulveda / Kittridge and arriving at Borden / Polk. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via Burbank - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Sylmar is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Sylmar without a car is to line 234 bus which takes 47 min and costs $1 - $2.
The line 234 bus from Sepulveda / Kittridge to Borden / Polk takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Van Nuys to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Sepulveda / Kittridge station.
Van Nuys to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Sylmar is to line 234 bus which takes 47 min and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Sepulveda / Kittridge to Borden / Polk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Van Nuys to Sylmar / San Fernando via Burbank - Downtown in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Van Nuys to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Sepulveda / Kittridge to Borden / Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Oak Tree Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-478-0192
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-260-2227
Yellow Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-840-2227
- Website
- yellowstartaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Van Nuys to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Borden / Polk station.
Van Nuys to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Burbank - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Sylmar is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Van Nuys to Sylmar.
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