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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Santee is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Santa Ana, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Riverside to Santee?

The distance between Riverside and Santee is 148 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Santee without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Riverside to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Santee train from?

Riverside to Santee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Santee?

The best way to get from Riverside to Santee is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $95 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Riverside to Santee train arrive?

Riverside to Santee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Santee is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Riverside to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 892+ hotels available in Santee.

Riverside to Santee - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Santee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa AnaIE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
4h 57m
$39–73
Drive 97.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Santee97.5 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 40m
$24–92

Riverside to Santee by train and tram

49Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.1 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Santee Town Center Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $20–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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