There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Santee by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
1h 55m$13–49Train, tram via Oceanside Transit Center
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside Transit Center to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
2h 4m$6–36Bus, line 955 bus, line 115 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from 47th St & Logan Av to SDSU Transit Centerbus 955
- Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to Grossmont Collegebus 115
3h 12m$16–28Drive 41.1 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to Santeecar 41.1 mi
44 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oceanside to Santeetaxi 41.1 mi
44 min$140–170
Oceanside to Santee by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Santee is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Santee is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Santee. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Grossmont College via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 47th St & Logan Av and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Oceanside and Santee is 57 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 55m and costs $12 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Oceanside to Santee, including transfers.
Oceanside to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oceanside to Grossmont College via San Diego, 12th & Imperial Transit Center, Logan Av & 47th St, 47th St & Logan Av, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- 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
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Oceanside Transit Center to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from 47th St & Logan Av to SDSU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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
Bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to Grossmont College
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Santee is 41 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Oceanside to Santee.
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