There are 6 ways to get from Santee to Gilbert by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, tram, bus, 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.
Taxi to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Santee to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)CLD - PHX
4h 13m$181–538Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US0851
11h 30m$54–111Drive 342.5 mi
- Drive from Santee to Gilbert342.5 mi
5h 54m$63–91Drive to Tijuana International Airport, fly
- Drive from Santee to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Phoenix (PHX)TIJ - PHX
4h 9m$291–463Tram, tram to San Diego International Airport, fly, line 56 bus, line 108 bus
- Take the tram from Santee Town Center Station to El Cajon Station
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)SAN - PHX
- Take the bus from Priest Dr & Washington St to Priest Dr & Elliot Rd
- Take the bus from Elliot Rd & Priest Dr to Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd
5h 51m$280–736Bus via El Centro
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus StopGreyhound US0851
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2054
11h 57m$68–249
Santee to Gilbert by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santee to Gilbert is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Santee to Gilbert is to drive and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $290 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Gilbert. However, there are services departing from Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av and arriving at Gilbert Rd & Ray Rd via El Cajon Transit Center, 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 24th St/Baseline PNR, Rural Rd & Tyler St and Ray Rd & Rural Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Santee and Gilbert is 366 miles. The road distance is 344.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santee to Gilbert without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Santee to Gilbert, including transfers.
Santee to Gilbert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
Santee to Gilbert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Gilbert is 1h ahead of Santee. It is currently 8:20 AM in Santee and 9:20 AM in Gilbert.
Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Gilbert is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Santee to Gilbert.
What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Gilbert, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santee Town Center Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- csr@valleymetro.org
- Website
- valleymetro.org
Bus from Priest Dr & Washington St to Priest Dr & Elliot Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
Bus from Elliot Rd & Priest Dr to Elliot Rd & Gilbert Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
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