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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santee is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Irvine, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Irvine to Santee?

The distance between Irvine and Santee is 105 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Irvine to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Santee train from?

Irvine to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Irvine to Santee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irvine to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Santee is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Irvine to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Santee.

Irvine to Santee - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and line 59 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Santee by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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, tram
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 54m
$32–63
Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Santeecar 86.3 mi
1h 30m
$16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
5h 1m
$17–52
Line 59 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 4m
$38–102

Irvine to Santee by train and tram

77Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Santee.

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Distance: 104 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Gillespie Field Station via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 5h 4m.

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