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Trip Overview

The average train between San Francisco and Downey takes 13h 41m and the fastest train takes 13h 27m. There is at least one train per day from San Francisco 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.

13h 41m
Duration
491 mi
Distance
$308
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Francisco to Downey train times

Trains run once daily between San Francisco and Downey. The service departs San Francisco at 8:41 AM in the morning, which arrives into Downey at 22:28:00. All services require a transfer at Lake Merritt and take an average of 13h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles13h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles13h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles13h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles13h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles13h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles13h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles13h 47m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco 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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  • Distance: 490.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $250–400 and the journey takes 12h 2m.

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