What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Santee is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Santee?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Santee. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Ramona 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 6m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Santee station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Los Angeles, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from El Monte to Santee?

The distance between El Monte and Santee is 156 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

How do I travel from El Monte to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Santee without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Santee?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from El Monte to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Santee bus from?

El Monte to Santee bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Ramona station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Santee train from?

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

Train or bus from El Monte to Santee?

The best way to get from El Monte to Santee is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and bus and line 215 bus and line 115 bus, which costs and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the El Monte to Santee bus arrive?

El Monte to Santee bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.

Where does the El Monte to Santee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Monte to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Santee is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from El Monte to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1143+ hotels available in Santee.

El Monte to Santee - 5 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, and bus

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

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 CenterPacific Surfliner
5h 16m
$41–74
Drive 121.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to Santee121.1 mi
2h 9m
$23–32
Line 76 bus, bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angeles76
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to SDSU Transit Center215
4. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to Grossmont College115
7h 6m
Train, fly, tram
1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
4. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Santee Town Center Station
4h 37m
$101–361
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San DiegoFlixBus 2006 / ...
7h 12m
$31–87

El Monte to Santee by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between El Monte, 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 $32–38 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Grossmont College via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 7h 6m.

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