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

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Encinitas is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Santee to Encinitas is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Encinitas?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Encinitas station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Encinitas Station via El Cajon Station and San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Santee to Encinitas?

The distance between Santee and Encinitas is 46 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santee to Encinitas without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 29m and costs $6 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Santee to Encinitas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Encinitas train from?

Santee to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.

Where does the Santee to Encinitas train arrive?

Santee to Encinitas train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from Santee to Encinitas?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Encinitas is 29 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Santee to Encinitas.

Where can I stay near Encinitas?

There are 995+ hotels available in Encinitas.

Santee to Encinitas - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 41 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Santee to Encinitas by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town StationGreen
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas StationCoaster
2h 29m
$6–37
Line 41 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct41
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & K St101
2h 59m
$6–15
Drive 28.6 mi
1. Drive from Santee to Encinitas28.6 mi
34 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santee to Encinitas28.6 mi
34 min
$95–120

Santee to Encinitas by tram and train

96Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 45.9 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Grossmont College to Hwy 101 & K St via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Station, Fashion Valley Station, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and UTC Transit Center in around 2h 59m.

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