What is the cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Santee is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcadia to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Arcadia and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Santee. However, there are services departing from Las Tunas / Live Oak and arriving at Grossmont College via Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Arcadia and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Los Angeles, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Arcadia to Santee?

The distance between Arcadia and Santee is 161 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

How do I travel from Arcadia to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Arcadia to Santee without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Arcadia to Santee?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Arcadia to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arcadia to Santee bus from?

Arcadia to Santee bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Las Tunas / Live Oak station.

Where do I catch the Arcadia to Santee train from?

Arcadia to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Arcadia to Santee?

The best way to get from Arcadia to Santee is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 78 bus and bus and line 215 bus and line 115 bus, which costs and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Arcadia to Santee bus arrive?

Arcadia to Santee bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the Arcadia to Santee train arrive?

Arcadia to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Arcadia to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Santee is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Arcadia to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 964+ hotels available in Santee.

Arcadia to Santee - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Arcadia to Santee by train (Amtrak), tram, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 24m
$38–69
Drive 126.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcadia to Santeecar 126.5 mi
2h 19m
$24–34
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
6h 40m
$30–77
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
4. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Santee Town Center Stationtram
4h 45m
$59–371
Line 78 bus, bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus
1. Take the bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215
4. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to Grossmont Collegebus 115
7h 13m

Arcadia to Santee by tram and train (Amtrak)

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5h 24mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.7 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $32–37 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Tunas / Live Oak to Grossmont College via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 7h 13m.

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