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

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Riverside is to bus which costs $15 - $29 and takes 6h 1m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Santee and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via El Cajon Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Santee to Riverside?

The distance between Santee and Riverside is 130 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santee to Riverside without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 5h 19m and costs $29 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Santee to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Riverside train from?

Santee to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from Santee to Riverside?

The best way to get from Santee to Riverside is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $29 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Santee to Riverside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santee to Riverside?

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

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 257+ hotels available in Riverside.

Santee to Riverside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Santee to Riverside by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle Cbx
5h 19m
$30–72
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 1m
$15–29
Train
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 46m
$36–97
Drive 97.1 mi
1. Drive from Santee to Riversidecar 97.1 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
6h 15m
$28–72

Santee to Riverside by tram, bus, and shuttle

7Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santee to Riverside.

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Riverside - Downtown via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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