The average train between Riverside and Sylmar takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverside to Sylmar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Riverside and Sylmar. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 2:01 PM which arrives into Sylmar at 4:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Riverside station and arriving at Sylmar station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Riverside to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Sylmar / San Fernando station.
The distance between Riverside and Sylmar is 104.6 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station in around 3h 5m.