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

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Santee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barstow to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Barstow to Santee?

The distance between Barstow and Santee is 246 miles. The road distance is 176.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barstow to Santee without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $45 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Barstow to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to Santee train from?

Barstow to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.

Train or bus from Barstow to Santee?

The best way to get from Barstow to Santee is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $45 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Barstow to Santee train arrive?

Barstow to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Barstow to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Santee is 177 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Barstow to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 964+ hotels available in Santee.

Barstow to Santee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to Santee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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 Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 44m
$48–138
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
10h 3m
$24–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
8h 19m
$48–112
Drive 175.9 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to Santeecar 175.9 mi
2h 56m
$33–47

Barstow to Santee by train and tram (Amtrak)

13Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Barstow Station to Santee Town Center Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Gillespie Field Station via San Bernardino, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 8h 19m.

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