There are 5 ways to get from Monterey Park to Sylmar 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- Take the train from Cal State LA to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
1h 53m$7–11Bus, line 501 bus, line 224 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlantic / Emerson to Fair Oaks / Hollybus
- Take the bus from Raymond / Holly to Lankershim / Magnoliabus 501
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Magnolia to San Fernando / Polkbus 224
2h 47m$4–5Drive 28.5 mi
- Drive from Monterey Park to Sylmarcar 28.5 mi
37 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Monterey Park to Sylmartaxi 28.5 mi
37 min$95–120Line 70 bus, train
- Take the bus from Garvey / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
2h 12m$9–12
Monterey Park to Sylmar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey Park to Sylmar is to bus and line 501 bus and line 224 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey Park to Sylmar is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Park to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Atlantic / Emerson and arriving at San Fernando / Polk via Raymond / Holly and Lankershim / Magnolia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey Park to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Cal State LA and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Monterey Park and Sylmar is 26 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey Park to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Monterey Park to Sylmar, including transfers.
Monterey Park to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Atlantic / Emerson station.
Monterey Park to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Cal State LA station.
The best way to get from Monterey Park to Sylmar is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 501 bus and line 224 bus, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Monterey Park, CA, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Cal State LA to Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlantic / Emerson to San Fernando / Polk via Fair Oaks / Holly, Raymond / Holly, and Lankershim / Magnolia in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Cal State LA to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Atlantic / Emerson to Fair Oaks / Holly
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Raymond / Holly to Lankershim / Magnolia
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lankershim / Magnolia to San Fernando / Polk
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Garvey / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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
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Booking & Getting There
Monterey Park to Sylmar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Fair Oaks / Holly station.
Monterey Park to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Park to Sylmar is 29 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Monterey Park to Sylmar.
There are 362+ hotels available in Sylmar.




