San Diego to Downey Trains

San Diego to Downey trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 12m
Duration: 145 mi
Distance: $86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner

3h 53m

$74–111

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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:01 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:01 PM → 9:08 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:01 PM → 11:08 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:01 PM → 12:08 AM
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4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:01 AM → 8:02 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:57 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 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.

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Train (Amtrak)

San Diego to Downey train times

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:01 PM → 7:50 PM

5:01 PM → 9:08 PM

7:01 PM → 11:08 PM

8:01 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM

6:01 AM → 9:52 AM

7:01 AM → 10:57 AM

8:01 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM

6:01 AM → 9:52 AM

7:01 AM → 10:57 AM

8:01 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM

6:01 AM → 9:52 AM

7:01 AM → 10:57 AM

8:01 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM

6:01 AM → 9:52 AM

7:01 AM → 10:57 AM

8:01 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:55 AM

6:01 AM → 9:52 AM

7:01 AM → 10:57 AM

8:01 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:01 AM → 8:02 AM

6:01 AM → 9:52 AM

7:01 AM → 10:57 AM

8:01 AM → 12:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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8:01 PM → 12:08 AM
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