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How to get fromEl Monte to Sylmarby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Sylmar by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2h 4m
    $8–12

  2. Line 707 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Main / 11th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus bus 92
    3h 10m
    $3–8

  3. Line 70 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 70
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2h 41m
    $9–12

  4. Drive 33.9 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Sylmarcar car 33.9 mi
    40 min
    $7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Monte to Sylmartaxi taxi 33.9 mi
    40 min
    $110–140

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Flower / 7thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus bus 92
    2h 57m
    $4–8

El Monte to Sylmar by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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 2h 4m. 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 57m.

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