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

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Irvine is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santee to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via SDSU Transit Center, San Diego and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Tustin via El Cajon Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Santee to Irvine?

The distance between Santee and Irvine is 105 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santee to Irvine without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Santee to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Irvine bus from?

Santee to Irvine bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Santee to Irvine train from?

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

Where does the Santee to Irvine bus arrive?

Santee to Irvine bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.

Where does the Santee to Irvine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santee to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Irvine is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Santee to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1355+ hotels available in Irvine.

Santee to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 215 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santee to Irvine by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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 Stationtram Green
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 26m
$32–64
Tram, train via Oceanside
cheapest
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train
3. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain
4h 48m
$16–49
Line 215 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 28m
Drive 89.2 mi
1. Drive from Santee to Irvinecar 89.2 mi
1h 34m
$17–24

Santee to Irvine by tram and train

77Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santee to Irvine.

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Distance: 104 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Grossmont College to Alton-Meadowbrook via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 5h 28m.

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