There are 4 ways to get from Altadena to Sylmar by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Lake Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San FernandoAV Line
2h 14m$9–11Line 501 bus, line 224 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raymond / Union to North Hollywood Station501
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polk224
2h 38m$3–6Drive 22.8 mi
- Drive from Altadena to Sylmar22.8 mi
26 min$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Altadena to Sylmar22.8 mi
26 min$70–85
Altadena to Sylmar by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altadena to Sylmar is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Altadena to Sylmar is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Altadena to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Lake / Woodbury and arriving at San Fernando / Polk via Raymond / Union and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Altadena and Sylmar is 36 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.
The best way to get from Altadena to Sylmar without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 14m and costs $8 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Altadena to Sylmar, including transfers.
Altadena to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Raymond / Union station.
Altadena to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at North Hollywood Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altadena to Sylmar is 23 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Altadena to Sylmar.
There are 351+ hotels available in Sylmar.
What companies run services between Altadena, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake / Woodbury to San Fernando / Polk via Colorado / Raymond, Raymond / Union, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Lake Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Union to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-308-0700
- Website
- beverlyhills.unitedtaxi.com
Independent Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
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