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How to get fromLa Jolla to Downeyby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from La Jolla to Downey by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Downeybus bus FlixBus 2037
    3h 34m
    $16–27

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 16m
    $72–119

  3. Drive  101.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Downeycar car 101.1 mi
    1h 49m
    $19–27

  4. Line 30 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4h 1m
    $154–459

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train OC Line
    6h 13m
    $16–27

  6. Train, line 460 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus bus 460
    6h 25m
    $52–90

La Jolla to Downey by bus, foot, and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Downey 6 times a week. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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