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How to get fromCarlsbad to Downeyby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlsbad to Downey by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Downeybus bus FlixBus 2037
    2h 44m
    $12–18

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Downeybus bus FlixBus 2037
    3h 55m
    $12–37

  3. Drive 75.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Downeycar car 75.8 mi
    1h 21m
    $14–20

  4. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2h 57m
    $31–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train OC Line
    3h 33m
    $12–20

  6. Train, line 460 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    5h 3m
    $16–23

Carlsbad to Downey by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Downey via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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