What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Sylmar?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Sylmar is to bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Sylmar?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Sylmar is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Upper Level and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via 7th / Hope and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from El Monte to Sylmar?

The distance between El Monte and Sylmar is 34 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Sylmar without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $7 - $11.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Sylmar?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from El Monte to Sylmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Sylmar bus from?

El Monte to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Upper Level.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Sylmar train from?

El Monte to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.

Train or bus from El Monte to Sylmar?

The best way to get from El Monte to Sylmar is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the El Monte to Sylmar bus arrive?

El Monte to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Flower / 7th station.

Where does the El Monte to Sylmar train arrive?

El Monte to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Sylmar?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Sylmar is 34 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from El Monte to Sylmar.

Where can I stay near Sylmar?

There are 256+ hotels available in Sylmar.

El Monte to Sylmar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Sylmar by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union StationSB Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San FernandoAV Line
1h 50m
$7–10
Bus via Flower St and 12th St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main / 11th to Hubbard / Glenoaks92
3h 7m
$3–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thMetro J Line
2. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks92
2h 55m
$4–8
Drive 33.9 mi
1. Drive from El Monte to Sylmar33.9 mi
40 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Sylmar33.9 mi
40 min
$100–130

El Monte to Sylmar by train

99Weekly Trains

1h 50mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.8 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?

You can take a train from El Monte to Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Flower / 7th, 7th / Hope, 7th / Main, and Main / 7th in around 2h 55m.

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