How to get fromRiverside to Downeyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Downey by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 4 bus
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain 91-PV Line
2. Take the bus from Metrolink Station to C Line Stationbus 4
1h 41m
Bus, line 460 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
3h 7m
$2–6
Drive 47.9 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Downeycar 47.9 mi
52 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Downeytaxi 47.9 mi
52 min
$160–190

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Distance: 47.4 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Norwalk Station via Harbor Blvd at Disneyland and Disneyland Employee's Entrance in around 3h 7m.

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Things to do in Downey

Disneyland(Opens in a new window)

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Watts Towers(Opens in a new window)

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Staples Center(Opens in a new window)

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Dodger Stadium(Opens in a new window)

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Places to stay in Downey

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Downey(Opens in a new window)

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Studio Inn & Suites at Promenade Downey(Opens in a new window)

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Deluxe Motel, Los Angeles Area(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

American Inn Downey(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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