What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Santee is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Santee is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $7.

How far is it from Del Mar to Santee?

The distance between Del Mar and Santee is 44 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 17m and costs $8 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Santee?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Del Mar to Santee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Santee is 23 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Del Mar to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1051+ hotels available in Santee.

Del Mar to Santee - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 101 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Del Mar to Santee by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon StationGreen
2h 17m
$8–48
Drive 23.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Del Mar to Santee23.1 mi
27 min
$5–7
Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Center101
2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center41
3. Take the tram from Fashion Valley Station to El Cajon Station
2h 28m
$8–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Del Mar to Santee23.1 mi
27 min
$80–95
Line 101 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Center101
2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Old Town Station
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
2h 25m
$8–50
Line 101 bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr101
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Old Town Transit Center30
3h 16m
$24–60

Del Mar to Santee by bus, train, and tram

176Weekly Services

2h 17mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.1 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Gillespie Field Station via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 3h 16m.

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