There are 4 ways to get from Oxnard to Downey by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union StationVC Line
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-LineMetro A Line
2h 34m$15–19Train, line 761 bus, line 115 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oxnard to Van Nuys
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburn761 / ...
- Take the bus from Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera to Firestone / Downey115
5h 3m$12–117Drive 72.2 mi
- Drive from Oxnard to Downey72.2 mi
1h 22m$14–19Train, tram, line 127 bus
- Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Station
- Take the bus from MLK Transit Center to Downey Transit Center127
3h 43m$25–114
Oxnard to Downey by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxnard to Downey is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Oxnard to Downey is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Oxnard to Downey station. However, there are services departing from Oxnard 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 2h 34m.
The distance between Oxnard and Downey is 84 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oxnard to Downey without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 34m and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Oxnard to Downey, including transfers.
Oxnard to Downey train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oxnard station.
Oxnard to Downey train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxnard to Downey is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Oxnard to Downey.
There are 2203+ hotels available in Downey.
What companies run services between Oxnard, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Oxnard to Downey. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, then take the vehicle to Lakewood Blvd Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxnard to Firestone / Downey via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, Sepulveda Blvd/La Tijera Blvd, and Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–15
Train from Oxnard to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Compton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oxnard to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Sepulveda Westway / La Tijera to Firestone / Downey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from MLK Transit Center to Downey Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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