There are 12 ways to get from Houston to Sylmar by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)HOU - BUR
7h 29m$188–862Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)IAH - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
8h 21m$75–296Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso
- Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks92
29h 24m$242–423Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to Los AngelesSunset Limited
38h 12m$195–586Drive 1,526.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to Sylmar1,526.1 mi
24h 26m$279–403Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)HOU - LAX
8h 23m$150–625Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram, train
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)HOU - LGB
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
9h 25m$175–767Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)HOU - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
9h 33m$225–1,020Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)IAH - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
9h 37m$115–491Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)IAH - SNA
- Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
11h 10m$155–411Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)HOU - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
11h 4m$311–429Bus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort WorthHouston
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1000
35h 52m$261–433
Houston to Sylmar by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Sylmar is to fly and train which costs $75 - $300 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Sylmar is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Capitol St @ Smith St and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.
The distance between Houston and Sylmar is 1421 miles. The road distance is 1535 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Sylmar without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 29h 24m and costs $240 - $430.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Houston to Sylmar, including transfers.
Houston to Sylmar bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr station.
Houston to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Sylmar is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $240 - $430 and takes 29h 24m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $600 and takes 38h 12m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Hubbard / Glenoaks via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and Main / 7th in around 29h 24m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–270
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–140
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $120–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Sylmar bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Paso station.
Sylmar is 2h behind Houston. It is currently 11:00 AM in Houston and 9:00 AM in Sylmar.
Houston to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Sylmar is 1535 miles. It takes approximately 24h 26m to drive from Houston to Sylmar.
There are 368+ hotels available in Sylmar.



















