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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Sylmar is to bus via Anaheim which costs $3 - $10 and takes 6h 38m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via Riverside, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Sylmar?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Riverside to Sylmar?

The distance between Riverside and Sylmar is 82 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $11 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Riverside to Sylmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Sylmar bus from?

Riverside to Sylmar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Sylmar train from?

Riverside to Sylmar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Sylmar?

The best way to get from Riverside to Sylmar is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $22 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Riverside to Sylmar bus arrive?

Riverside to Sylmar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Riverside to Sylmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverside to Sylmar?

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

Where can I stay near Sylmar?

There are 368+ hotels available in Sylmar.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
3h 5m
$11–17
Bus via Anaheim
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
3. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
6h 38m
$3–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus 92
6h 5m
$11–22
Drive 73.2 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Sylmarcar 73.2 mi
1h 20m
$14–20

Riverside to Sylmar by train

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Distance: 82 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Hubbard / Glenoaks via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Spring / 7th, and Main / 7th in around 6h 5m.

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