There are 4 ways to get from Sylmar to Oceanside by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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$33–38Drive 104.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sylmar to Oceansidecar 104.8 mi
1h 54m$20–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
5h 3m$29–67Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 34m
Sylmar to Oceanside by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Oceanside is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 54m.
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 to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at Oceanside via Broadway / 7th and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
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 $33 - $38.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sylmar to Oceanside, including transfers.
Sylmar to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hubbard / Glenoaks 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 $33 - $38. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 5h 3m.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $24–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–8
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
- $27–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Sylmar to Oceanside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / 7th 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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