There are 4 ways to get from Sylmar to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 35m$26–55Line 224 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Fernando / Polk to Lankershim / Chandlerbus 224
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
5h 14m$14–30Bus
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus Lax Linq
5h 4m$55–102Drive 104.8 mi
- Drive from Sylmar to Oceansidecar 104.8 mi
1h 54m$20–28
Sylmar to Oceanside by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Oceanside is to line 224 bus and bus which costs $13 - $30 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Oceanside is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Sylmar Station and arriving at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Sylmar and Oceanside is 109 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Oceanside without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sylmar to Oceanside, including transfers.
Sylmar to Oceanside bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
Sylmar to Oceanside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Sylmar / San Fernando station.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Oceanside is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Oceanside via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sylmar Station to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA via Van Nuys / Keswick, Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, and LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-435-9529
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from San Fernando / Polk to Lankershim / Chandler
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sylmar to Oceanside bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
Sylmar to Oceanside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Oceanside is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Sylmar to Oceanside.
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