There are 5 ways to get from Duarte to Sylmar by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Duarte / City of Hope Station to Union Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San FernandoAV Line
2h 9m$8–10Line 187 bus, line 501 bus, line 224 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W to Raymond Ave and Union St W187
- Take the bus from Raymond / Union to North Hollywood Station501
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polk224
3h 15m$4–10Drive 33.1 mi
- Drive from Duarte to Sylmar33.1 mi
35 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Duarte to Sylmar33.1 mi
35 min$100–130Line 187 bus, line 549 bus, line 234 bus
- Take the bus from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W187
- Take the bus from Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd to Ventura Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd549
- Take the bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Borden / Polk234
4h 18m$5–12
Duarte to Sylmar by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duarte to Sylmar is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Duarte to Sylmar is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Duarte to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W and arriving at San Fernando / Polk via Raymond / Union and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Duarte station to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Duarte / City of Hope Station and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Duarte and Sylmar is 43 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.
The best way to get from Duarte to Sylmar without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 9m and costs $7 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Duarte to Sylmar, including transfers.
Duarte to Sylmar bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W station.
Duarte to Sylmar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Duarte / City of Hope Station.
Duarte to Sylmar bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Raymond Ave and Union St W station.
What companies run services between Duarte, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W to San Fernando / Polk via Raymond / Union, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Duarte / City of Hope Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W to Raymond Ave and Union St W
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
Bus from Huntington Dr and Buena Vista St W to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Union to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Borden / Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd to Ventura Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Duarte to Sylmar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Duarte to Sylmar is 33 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Duarte to Sylmar.
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