There are 3 ways to get from Placentia to Sylmar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San FernandoAV Line
2h 6m$8–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fullerton Park and Ride to 6th / Los Angeles460
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks92
4h 56m$4–6Drive 50.7 mi
- Drive from Placentia to Sylmar50.7 mi
59 min$10–14
Placentia to Sylmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Placentia to Sylmar is to bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Placentia to Sylmar is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Placentia to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Chapman-Bradford and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via Fullerton Park and Ride and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Placentia to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Fullerton and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Placentia and Sylmar is 46 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.
The best way to get from Placentia to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Placentia to Sylmar, including transfers.
Placentia to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fullerton Park and Ride station.
Placentia to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fullerton station.
The best way to get from Placentia to Sylmar is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $8 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Placentia, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Fullerton to Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapman-Bradford to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park and Ride, 6th / Los Angeles, and Main / 7th in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
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
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fullerton Park and Ride to 6th / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.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
Placentia to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Los Angeles station.
Placentia to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placentia to Sylmar is 51 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Placentia to Sylmar.
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