What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Downey?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Downey is to bus which costs $17 - $30 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Downey?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Downey is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Downey?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Downey. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Downey via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Downey?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Downey station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from San Diego to Downey?

The distance between San Diego and Downey is 128 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Downey without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Downey without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $17 - $30.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Downey?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from San Diego to Downey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Downey bus from?

San Diego to Downey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Downey train from?

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Downey?

The best way to get from San Diego to Downey is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $17 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the San Diego to Downey bus arrive?

San Diego to Downey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downey station.

Where does the San Diego to Downey train arrive?

San Diego to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Downey is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from San Diego to Downey.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Downey?

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Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 2328+ hotels available in Downey.

San Diego to Downey - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Downey by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram
1h 56m
$166–634
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Downeybus FlixBus 2037
3h 27m
$17–30
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 53m
$45–88
Drive 109.4 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Downeycar 109.4 mi
1h 56m
$20–29
Train, line 460 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
5h 2m
$34–66
Bus, line 460 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
5h 6m
$35–48

San Diego to Downey by tram and bus (Flixbus)

6Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Downey 6 times a week. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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