The average train between Santee and Riverside takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Santee to Riverside. 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 5 times a day between Santee and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santee is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Riverside at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at El Cajon Station and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Santee to Riverside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Santee to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Santee station and arriving at Riverside station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Santee to Riverside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Santee to Riverside train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
The distance between Santee and Riverside is 130 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Riverside - Downtown via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 46m.