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How to get fromSylmar to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sylmar to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    4h 35m
    $39–47

  2. Drive 142.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sylmar to San Diegocar142.2 mi
    2h 34m
    $26–38

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    5h 17m
    $30–78

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3h 34m
    $88–333

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus92
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 19m

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeBUR - SAN
    5h 34m
    $128–283

Sylmar to San Diego by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $24–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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