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How to get fromDowney to Rancho Palos Verdesby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Downey to Rancho Palos Verdes by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 448 bus

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    1. Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to Harbor Freeway Stationtram tram Metro C Line
    2. Take the bus from Harbor/Century Transitway Station to Crest Rd & Cresta Verde Drbus bus 448
    1h 54m
    $4–6

  2. Drive 26.5 mi

    1. Drive from Downey to Rancho Palos Verdescar car 26.5 mi
    40 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downey to Rancho Palos Verdestaxi taxi 26.5 mi
    40 min
    $90–110

  4. Line 344 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    1h 57m
    $4–5

  5. Line 127 bus, line 344 bus

    1. Take the bus from Firestone / Downey to Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Stationbus bus 127
    2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentinebus bus 344
    2h 58m
    $4–5

  6. Line 127 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Firestone / Downey to Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Stationbus bus 127
    2. Take the bus from Figueroa St at Harbor Freeway Station to Carson St at Hawthorne Blbus bus 1 / ...
    3h 39m
    $4–6

Downey to Rancho Palos Verdes by tram and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Palos Verdes / Barkentine hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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