What is the cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Downey?

The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Downey is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Downey?

The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Downey is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Otay Mesa and Downey?

No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to Downey. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at Downey Transit Center via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Diego and MLK Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Otay Mesa and Downey?

No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to Downey station. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via San Diego, Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Otay Mesa to Downey?

The distance between Otay Mesa and Downey is 130 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.

How do I travel from Otay Mesa to Downey without a car?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Downey without a car is to tram and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $20 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Otay Mesa to Downey?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Otay Mesa to Downey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to Downey bus from?

Otay Mesa to Downey bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Iris Avenue Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to Downey train from?

Otay Mesa to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Otay Mesa to Downey?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Downey is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 929 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Otay Mesa to Downey bus arrive?

Otay Mesa to Downey bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Transit Center station.

Where does the Otay Mesa to Downey train arrive?

Otay Mesa to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Otay Mesa to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to Downey is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Otay Mesa to Downey.

Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 2328+ hotels available in Downey.

Otay Mesa to Downey - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Otay Mesa to Downey by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Downeybus FlixBus 2037
4h 29m
$20–47
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 45m
$48–108
Drive 125.2 mi
1. Drive from Otay Mesa to Downeycar 125.2 mi
2h 14m
$23–33
Line 905 bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus
2. Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram
4h 19m
$168–678
Train, line 460 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Norwalk Stationbus 460
7h 2m
$36–75
Line 929 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
7h 20m
$28–49

Otay Mesa to Downey by bus and tram

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.3 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Downey Transit Center via Iris Avenue Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Long Beach Bus Station, Anaheim Street Station, Compton Station, and MLK Transit Center in around 7h 20m.

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