There are 6 ways to get from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
2h 4m$8–12Line 707 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Main / 11th to Sylmar Stationbus 92
3h 14m$3–8Line 70 bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
2h 41m$9–12Drive 34.3 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Stationcar 34.3 mi
37 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Stationtaxi 34.3 mi
37 min$110–140Line 70 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angelesbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 8m$5–9
El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station is to line 70 bus and bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at Los Angeles via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station. 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 2h 4m.
The distance between El Monte and Sylmar/San Fernando Station is 34 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station, including transfers.
El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.
El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from El Monte station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Sylmar/San Fernando Station, 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 Santa Anita / Mildred to Sylmar/San Fernando Station via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / 11th to Sylmar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Flower St and 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station is 35 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from El Monte to Sylmar/San Fernando Station.
There are 433+ hotels available in Sylmar/San Fernando Station.









