There are 6 ways to get from San Diego State University to Downey by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Downeybus FlixBus 2037
3h 47m$17–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 7m$43–85Drive 110.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego State University to Downeycar 110.1 mi
1h 59m$21–29Tram, fly
- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram
3h 49mBus via Anaheim Street Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 59m$19–35Train, line 460 bus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
6h 16m$32–63
San Diego State University to Downey by foot, tram, and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Downey is to bus which costs $17 - $29 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Downey is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Downey. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Downey via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Downey station. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Downey is 119 miles. The road distance is 110.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Downey without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $17 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from San Diego State University to Downey, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Downey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego State University to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Downey is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $17 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Downey twice daily. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Downey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Downey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downey station.
San Diego State University to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Downey is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from San Diego State University to Downey.
There are 1970+ hotels available in Downey.













