There are 5 ways to get from Monrovia to Sylmar by tram, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
2h 17m$9–12Line 187 bus, line 501 bus, line 224 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Raymond Ave and Walnut Stbus 187
- Take the bus from Raymond / Holly to North Hollywood Stationbus 501
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polkbus 224
3h 11m$4–10Drive 31.7 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to Sylmarcar 31.7 mi
35 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Monrovia to Sylmartaxi 31.7 mi
35 min$100–130Line 187 bus, line 549 bus, line 234 bus
- Take the bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave Wbus 187
- Take the bus from Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd to Ventura Blvd & Sepulveda Blvdbus 549
- Take the bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Borden / Polkbus 234
4h 12m$5–12
Monrovia to Sylmar by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Sylmar is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Sylmar is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave and arriving at San Fernando / Polk via Raymond / Holly and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Monrovia and Sylmar is 41 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Sylmar without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 17m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Monrovia to Sylmar, including transfers.
Monrovia to Sylmar bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave station.
Monrovia to Sylmar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Monrovia Station.
Monrovia to Sylmar bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Raymond Ave and Walnut St station.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to San Fernando / Polk via Raymond Ave and Walnut St, Raymond / Holly, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- 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
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Raymond Ave and Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Colorado Blvd and Lake Ave W
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Raymond / Holly to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to San Fernando / Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Borden / Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Lake Ave & Colorado Blvd to Ventura Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Sylmar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Sylmar is 32 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Monrovia to Sylmar.
There are 353+ hotels available in Sylmar.







