There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to Santee by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 18m$33–63Drive 98.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anaheim to Santeecar 98.4 mi
1h 45m$18–26Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
3h 21m$22–76Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 40m$38–95
Anaheim to Santee by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Santee is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct train from Anaheim station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Anaheim and Santee is 119 miles. The road distance is 98.9 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Anaheim to Santee, including transfers.
Anaheim to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Anaheim to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Santee is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Anaheim to Santee.
There are 1043+ hotels available in Santee.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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