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

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Oceanside is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Santee to Oceanside is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Oceanside via SDSU Transit Center and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Oceanside via El Cajon Station and San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Santee to Oceanside?

The distance between Santee and Oceanside is 57 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santee to Oceanside without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 44m and costs $19 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Santee to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Oceanside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santee to Oceanside train from?

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

Where does the Santee to Oceanside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santee to Oceanside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santee to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Oceanside is 41 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Santee to Oceanside.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 897+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Santee to Oceanside - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, line 215 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Santee to Oceanside by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), 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 Stationtram Green
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 44m
$20–49
Tram, train via Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
cheapest
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
2h 46m
$6–37
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 Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 21m
Drive 41.1 mi
1. Drive from Santee to Oceansidecar 41.1 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santee to Oceansidetaxi 41.1 mi
45 min
$140–170

Santee to Oceanside by tram and train

80Weekly Services

2h 44mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Grossmont College to Oceanside via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, and San Diego in around 3h 21m.

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