What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Downey?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Downey is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Downey?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Downey is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Downey?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th / Hill and arriving at Norwalk Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Downey?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles station to Downey station. However, there are services departing from Historic Broadway Station and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Downey?

The distance between Los Angeles and Downey is 20 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Downey without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Downey without a car is to bus which takes 44 min and costs $3 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Downey?

The bus from 5th / Hill to Norwalk Station takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Downey bus from?

Los Angeles to Downey bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Hill station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Downey train from?

Los Angeles to Downey train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Historic Broadway Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Downey bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Downey bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Norwalk Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Downey train arrive?

Los Angeles to Downey train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Downey is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Los Angeles to Downey.

How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Downey?

Book your Los Angeles to Downey bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 2267+ hotels available in Downey.

Los Angeles to Downey - 5 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Norwalk Stationbus 460
44 min
$3–6
Tram
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram Metro C Line
47 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Downeytaxi 12.4 mi
16 min
$40–55
Drive 12.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Downeycar 12.4 mi
16 min
$3–4
Tram, line 127 bus
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Compton Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from MLK Transit Center to Downey Transit Centerbus 127
1h 49m
$3–4

Los Angeles to Downey by bus

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Hill to Norwalk Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 44 min. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Historic Broadway Station to Lakewood Blvd Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line in around 47 min.

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