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How to get fromDowney to Los Angelesby bus (Flixbus), tram, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Downey to Los Angeles by bus (Flixbus), tram, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    37 min
    $3–5

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    48 min
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downey to Los Angelestaxi taxi 12.6 mi
    16 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive  12.6 mi

    1. Drive from Downey to Los Angelescar car 12.6 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 127 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Firestone / Downey to MLK Transit Centerbus bus 127
    2. Take the tram from Compton Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 28m
    $4

Downey to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar269Weekly Buses
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Norwalk Station to 6th / Los Angeles every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 37 min. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic Broadway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 34 min.

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