The average train between San Diego and Downey takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from San Diego to Downey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between San Diego and Downey. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Downey at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from San Diego to Downey? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Downey. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Downey station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
San Diego to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego and Downey is 163.3 km. The road distance is 233 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.