There are 4 ways to get from Sylmar to Monrovia by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 22m$9–12Line 224 bus, line 501 bus, line 187 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Fernando / Polk to Lankershim / Chandlerbus 224
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Hollybus 501
- Take the bus from Raymond Ave and Walnut St to Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave Ebus 187
3h 8m$4–10Drive 31.7 mi
- Drive from Sylmar to Monroviacar 31.7 mi
35 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sylmar to Monroviataxi 31.7 mi
35 min$100–130
Sylmar to Monrovia by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to Monrovia is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Sylmar to Monrovia is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from San Fernando / Polk and arriving at Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave E via North Hollywood Station and Raymond Ave and Walnut St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to Monrovia station. However, there are services departing from Sylmar / San Fernando and arriving at Monrovia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Sylmar and Monrovia is 41 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sylmar to Monrovia without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 22m and costs $9 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Sylmar to Monrovia, including transfers.
Sylmar to Monrovia bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Fernando / Polk station.
Sylmar to Monrovia train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Sylmar / San Fernando station.
Sylmar to Monrovia bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Lankershim / Chandler station.
What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Monrovia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Fernando / Polk to Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave E via Lankershim / Chandler, North Hollywood Station, Raymond / Holly, and Raymond Ave and Walnut St in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Station
- 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
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from San Fernando / Polk to Lankershim / Chandler
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Holly
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Raymond Ave and Walnut St to Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Oak Tree Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-478-0192
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-260-2227
Yellow Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-840-2227
- Website
- yellowstartaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sylmar to Monrovia train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to Monrovia is 32 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Sylmar to Monrovia.
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