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Trip Overview

The average train between San Diego and Downey takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. 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.

4h 13m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
$86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

San Diego to Downey train times

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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 56m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 54m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 54m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 56m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 56m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 54m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 56m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 54m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 51m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles3h 56m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from San Diego to Downey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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