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- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 54m$27–78Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Santeecar 86.3 mi
1h 30m$16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
5h 1m$17–52Bus, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus 10
5h 56m$18–43
Irvine to Santee by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santee is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Santee. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Grossmont College via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, University Av & College Av and Grossmont Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
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.
The distance between Irvine and Santee is 105 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 54m and costs $27 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Irvine to Santee, including transfers.
Irvine to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Grossmont College via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, University Av & College Av, Grossmont Center Dr & Center Dr, and Grossmont Transit Center in around 5h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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 Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Santee is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Irvine to Santee.
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