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

The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to El Monte is to bus and line 707 bus which costs $2 - $8 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sylmar to El Monte is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Sylmar and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to El Monte station. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at El Monte Station Upper Level via Olympic Blvd and Flower St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sylmar and El Monte?

No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at El Monte via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Sylmar to El Monte?

The distance between Sylmar and El Monte is 34 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sylmar to El Monte without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $7 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Sylmar to El Monte, including transfers.

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

Sylmar to El Monte bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hubbard / Glenoaks station.

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

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

Train or bus from Sylmar to El Monte?

The best way to get from Sylmar to El Monte is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 707 bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Sylmar to El Monte bus arrive?

Sylmar to El Monte bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Main / 11th station.

Where does the Sylmar to El Monte train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sylmar to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to El Monte is 37 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Sylmar to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1036+ hotels available in El Monte.

Sylmar to El Monte - 5 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, car, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Sylmar to El Monte 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 Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to El Montetrain SB Line
1h 44m
$7–10
Bus, line 707 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Main / 11thbus 92
2. Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 707
3h 3m
$3–8
Train, line 70 bus
1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Santa Anita / Mildredbus 70
1h 51m
$7–10
Drive 37 mi
1. Drive from Sylmar to El Montecar 37 mi
45 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sylmar to El Montetaxi 37 mi
45 min
$110–140

Sylmar to El Monte by train

99Weekly Trains

1h 44mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sylmar to El Monte.

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Distance: 33.8 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to El Monte via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to El Monte Station Upper Level via Main / 11th and Olympic Blvd and Flower St in around 3h 3m.

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