The average train between Sylmar and El Monte takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Sylmar to El Monte. 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 every 3 hours between Sylmar and El Monte. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sylmar is at 7:43 PM which arrives into El Monte at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Sylmar station and arriving at El Monte station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Sylmar to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Sylmar / San Fernando station.
Sylmar to El Monte train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at El Monte station.
The distance between Sylmar and El Monte is 47 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 59m.