What is the cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Riverside is to bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sylmar to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Sylmar and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Hubbard / Glenoaks and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via 5th / Hill, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sylmar and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at Riverside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Sylmar to Riverside?

The distance between Sylmar and Riverside is 83 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.

How do I travel from Sylmar to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Sylmar to Riverside without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 58m and costs $23 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Sylmar to Riverside?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Sylmar to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sylmar to Riverside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sylmar to Riverside train from?

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

Train or bus from Sylmar to Riverside?

The best way to get from Sylmar to Riverside is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 58m and costs $23 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Sylmar to Riverside bus arrive?

Sylmar to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / 7th station.

Where does the Sylmar to Riverside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sylmar to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Riverside is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Sylmar to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 222+ hotels available in Riverside.

Sylmar to Riverside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sylmar to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
2h 58m
$23–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
3. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
6h 28m
$5–10
Drive 73.2 mi
1. Drive from Sylmar to Riversidecar 73.2 mi
1h 20m
$14–20
Train
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 Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 7m
$11–16

Sylmar to Riverside by train and foot

7Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sylmar to Riverside.

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Riverside via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Spring / 7th, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 6h 28m.

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