There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Sylmar by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
2h 2m$9–12Line 187 bus, line 501 bus, line 224 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to Raymond Ave and Walnut Stbus 187
- Take the bus from Raymond / Holly to North Hollywood Stationbus 501
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polkbus 224
3h 3m$4–10Drive 29.8 mi
- Drive from Arcadia to Sylmarcar 29.8 mi
32 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcadia to Sylmartaxi 29.8 mi
32 min$90–110
Arcadia to Sylmar by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Sylmar is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Sylmar is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W and arriving at San Fernando / Polk via Raymond / Holly and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Arcadia and Sylmar is 39 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Sylmar without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 2m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Arcadia to Sylmar, including transfers.
Arcadia to Sylmar bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W station.
Arcadia to Sylmar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Arcadia Station.
Arcadia to Sylmar bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Raymond Ave and Walnut St station.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to San Fernando / Polk via Raymond Ave and Walnut St, Raymond / Holly, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Huntington Dr and Santa Clara St W to Raymond Ave and Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Holly to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Sylmar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Sylmar is 30 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Arcadia to Sylmar.
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