Downey, CA is a city located in Los Angeles County and is home to over 111,772 people. The city has a public transportation system that provides residents with access to various parts of the city and other nearby areas. People living in Downey can use the Metro bus system, which provides service across town and connects downtown Downey to nearby cities. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority also operates two lines of rail service—the Gold Line, which runs between East LA and Azusa; and the Blue Line, which runs between Long Beach and Downtown Los Angeles. In addition, the Foothill Transit Bus System operates express bus routes throughout the San Gabriel Valley area. There are also multiple taxi services available as well as several ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft that provide convenient rides for locals.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Downey (zip 90242) takes 30.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Downey (zip 90242) get to work:
- 79.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 4.4% take mass transit