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How to get fromWhittier to Downeyby bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to Downey by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Line 7 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus bus 7
    39 min

  2. Drive 8.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whittier to Downeycar car 8.1 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whittier to Downeytaxi taxi 8.1 mi
    14 min
    $30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Whittier to Downeywalk walk 8.1 mi
    2h 36m

  5. Bus, line 266 bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Whittier/Rosemeadbus bus 10 Whittier Blvd
    2. Take the bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood / 5thbus bus 266
    55 min
    $2–3

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  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Norwalk Transit System operates a bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Station hourly, and the journey takes 39 min.

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