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

The cheapest way to get from California to Santee is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Santee. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Grossmont College via Santa Fe Depot and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between California and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from California to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from California to Santee?

The distance between California and Santee is 144 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Santee without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from California to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Santee bus from?

California to Santee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California to Santee train from?

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

Train or bus from California to Santee?

The best way to get from California to Santee is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the California to Santee bus arrive?

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

Where does the California to Santee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santee is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from California to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Santee.

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

There are 5 ways to get from California to Santee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, tram, 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
3h 49m
$32–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 34m
$18–66
Drive 123.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santeecar 123.1 mi
2h 11m
$23–33
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
3. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Santee Town Center Stationtram
4h 3m
$52–373
Bus via SDSU Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 6m
$40–72

California to Santee by train and tram (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.8 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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