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How to get fromSylmar to Altadenaby train, tram, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sylmar to Altadena by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 44m
    $10–14

  2. Line 224 bus, line 501 bus, line 662 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Fernando / Polk to Lankershim / Chandlerbus bus 224
    2. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Del Marbus bus 501
    3. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Altadena / Lakebus bus 662
    2h 48m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 22.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sylmar to Altadenacar car 22.8 mi
    26 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sylmar to Altadenataxi taxi 22.8 mi
    26 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 234 bus, line 549 bus, line 662 bus

    1. Take the bus from Borden / Polk to Sepulveda / Venturabus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Sepulveda Blvd & Ventura Blvd to Lake Metro Stationbus bus 549
    3. Take the bus from Lake Station to Altadena / Lakebus bus 662
    4h 8m
    $5–8

Sylmar to Altadena by train, tram, and bus

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from San Fernando / Polk to Altadena / Lake via Lankershim / Chandler, North Hollywood Station, and Raymond / Del Mar in around 2h 48m.

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