The average train between Oceanside and Sylmar takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Oceanside to Sylmar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Oceanside and Sylmar. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Oceanside is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Sylmar at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 19m • 1 change

3h 19m • 1 change

3h 19m • 1 change

3h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Oceanside station and arriving at Sylmar station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Oceanside to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sylmar / San Fernando station.
The distance between Oceanside and Sylmar is 158.3 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Oceanside to Sylmar / San Fernando via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 41m.