The average train between California and Santee takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from California to Santee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between California and Santee. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from California is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Santee at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from California to Santee. However, there are services departing from California station and arriving at Santee station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
California to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between California and Santee is 459.3 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 40m.