What is the cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Sylmar?

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Sylmar is to bus and line 224 bus which costs $19 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to Sylmar?

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Sylmar is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Borden / Polk via Expo / Sepulveda Station and Sepulveda / Ventura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Oceanside and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Oceanside to Sylmar?

The distance between Oceanside and Sylmar is 109 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.

How do I travel from Oceanside to Sylmar without a car?

The best way to get from Oceanside to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $34 - $39.

How long does it take to get from Oceanside to Sylmar?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Oceanside to Sylmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Sylmar bus from?

Oceanside to Sylmar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to Sylmar train from?

Oceanside to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train or bus from Oceanside to Sylmar?

The best way to get from Oceanside to Sylmar is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $34 - $39. Alternatively, you can bus and line 224 bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Oceanside to Sylmar bus arrive?

Oceanside to Sylmar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Oceanside to Sylmar train arrive?

Oceanside to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to Sylmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Sylmar is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Oceanside to Sylmar.

Where can I stay near Sylmar?

There are 348+ hotels available in Sylmar.

Oceanside to Sylmar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 224 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Oceanside to Sylmar by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San FernandoAV Line
3h 32m
$34–38
Bus, line 234 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los AngelesFlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Borden / Polk234
4h 59m
$15–87
Bus, line 224 bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union StationTijuana
2. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polk224
3h 51m
$19–48
Drive 105 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to Sylmar105 mi
1h 54m
$20–28

Oceanside to Sylmar by train and foot

77Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Sylmar / San Fernando via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to San Fernando / Polk via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 3h 51m.

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