There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Sylmar by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San FernandoAV Line
2h 27m$10–15Line 53 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 453
- Take the train from Anaheim to Van NuysPacific Surfliner
4h 19m$24–29Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 453
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks92
5h 16m$12–48Drive 64.3 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Sylmar64.3 mi
1h 13m$12–17
Irvine to Sylmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Sylmar is to train which costs $10 - $15 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Sylmar is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via Anaheim, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Irvine and Sylmar is 61 miles. The road distance is 64.7 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Irvine to Sylmar, including transfers.
Irvine to Sylmar bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.
Irvine to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Sylmar is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $50 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and Main / 7th in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Culver to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Sylmar bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.
Irvine to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Sylmar is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Irvine to Sylmar.
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