There are 8 ways to get from Sylmar to Tucson by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson
best- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
4h 56m$354–773Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus San José
13h 4m$57–87Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
11h 19m$127–300Drive 505.5 mi
- Drive from Sylmar to Tucsoncar 505.5 mi
8h 10m$93–134Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tucson
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tucson (TUS)plane BUR - TUS
6h 18m$73–411Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUR - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
6h 14m$208–476Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
6h 35m$159–348Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Tucsonbus San Jose
13h 58m$62–92
Sylmar to Tucson by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Tucson is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $55 - $90 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Tucson is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $350 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Los Angeles Downtown, 12th Av/Canada St and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Sylmar and Tucson is 499 miles. The road distance is 508.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Tucson without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Sylmar to Tucson, including transfers.
Sylmar to Tucson bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hubbard / Glenoaks station.
Sylmar to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Tucson is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs $120 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 13h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $420 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Broadway/Country Club via Spring / 7th, Los Angeles Downtown, Tucson, 12th Av/Canada St, 6th Av/Pennington, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tucson via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7th
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Sylmar to Tucson bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / 7th station.
Sylmar to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tucson Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Tucson is 508 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Sylmar to Tucson.
There are 831+ hotels available in Tucson.




