There are 6 ways to get from Studio City to Downey by subway, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
1h 26m$8Bus, line 460 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 5thbus 10/48
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Norwalk Stationbus 460
2h 35m$4–6Subway, line 460 bus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Stationbus 460
1h 34m$5–6Drive 24.7 mi
- Drive from Studio City to Downeycar 24.7 mi
30 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Studio City to Downeytaxi 24.7 mi
30 min$80–100Tram, line 127 bus
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Compton Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from MLK Transit Center to Downey Transit Centerbus 127
2h 29m$7–8
Studio City to Downey by bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Downey is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Downey is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Downey station. However, there are services departing from Laurel Canyon / Ventura and arriving at Norwalk Station via Melrose / Fairfax and 5th / Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City station to Downey station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Studio City and Downey is 29 miles. The road distance is 24.9 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to Downey without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 26m and costs $7 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Studio City to Downey, including transfers.
Studio City to Downey bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Melrose / Fairfax station.
Studio City to Downey train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Studio City to Downey bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Norwalk Station via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 5th, and 5th / Hill in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Compton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Flower / 7th to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from MLK Transit Center to Downey Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Norwalk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Studio City to Downey train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Downey is 25 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Studio City to Downey.
There are 2325+ hotels available in Downey.


