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

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Santee is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Santee is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Santee. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Grossmont College via Santa Fe Depot and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Santee?

The distance between Bakersfield and Santee is 257 miles. The road distance is 235.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Santee without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 19m and costs $60 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Bakersfield to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Santee bus from?

Bakersfield to Santee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Santee?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Santee is to bus via SDSU Transit Center which takes 7h 32m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $750 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Santee bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Santee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Santee is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Bakersfield to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Santee.

Bakersfield to Santee - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Santee by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 19m
$63–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
7h 44m
$33–103
Bus via SDSU Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 32m
$73–127
Drive 233.9 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Santeecar 233.9 mi
4h 7m
$43–62
Fly from Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BFL - SAN
6h 5m
$138–708
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
6h 57m
$83–427
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
7h 33m
$108–685

Bakersfield to Santee by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 255.2 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Bakersfield to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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