There are 3 ways to get from Fullerton to Santee by train, tram, car, or plane
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 18m$33–63Drive 101.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to Santeecar 101.1 mi
1h 49m$19–27Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 42m$63–374
Fullerton to Santee by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Santee is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Fullerton and Santee is 119 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Fullerton to Santee, including transfers.
Fullerton to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Fullerton to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Santee is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Fullerton to Santee.
There are 1166+ hotels available in Santee.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fullerton to Santee. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, then take the vehicle to Santee Town Center Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Fullerton to Santee in around 1h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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