The average train between Santa Monica and Downey takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica and Downey. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Downey at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 34m • 2 changes
1h 27m • 2 changes
1h 34m • 2 changes
1h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica to Downey. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica station and arriving at Downey station via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Santa Monica to Downey train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Santa Monica to Downey train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Lakewood Blvd Station.
The distance between Santa Monica and Downey is 34.2 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Lakewood Blvd Station via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Aviation / Century Station in around 1h 30m.
