What is the cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Downey?

The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Downey is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Downey?

The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Downey is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Solana Beach and Downey?

No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Downey. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Firestone / Downey via Santa Ana-Santiago, Disneyland Employee's Entrance and Norwalk Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Solana Beach and Downey?

No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Downey station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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 14m.

How far is it from Solana Beach to Downey?

The distance between Solana Beach and Downey is 89 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.

How do I travel from Solana Beach to Downey without a car?

The best way to get from Solana Beach to Downey without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $25 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Solana Beach to Downey?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Solana Beach to Downey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solana Beach to Downey bus from?

Solana Beach to Downey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Solana Beach to Downey train from?

Solana Beach to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Solana Beach to Downey?

The best way to get from Solana Beach to Downey is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 460 bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Solana Beach to Downey bus arrive?

Solana Beach to Downey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the Solana Beach to Downey train arrive?

Solana Beach to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Solana Beach to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Downey is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Solana Beach to Downey.

Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 2200+ hotels available in Downey.

Solana Beach to Downey - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 460 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Solana Beach to Downey by train, bus, car, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Downeybus FlixBus 2037
3h 1m
$25–51
Drive 89 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Solana Beach to Downeycar 89 mi
1h 36m
$17–24
Train, line 460 bus
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
4h 23m
$26–48
Train, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram
3h 52m
$159–819
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 14m
$37–70
Bus, line 460 bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
4h 36m
$28–39

Solana Beach to Downey by train and bus

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Distance: 88.8 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Firestone / Downey via Santa Ana, Santa Ana-Santiago, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Norwalk Station in around 4h 36m.

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