What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to San Diego is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Santee to San Diego is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Broadway & 4th Av via SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to San Diego station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Fifth Avenue Station via El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Santee to San Diego?

The distance between Santee and San Diego is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to San Diego without a car is to tram which takes 1h 8m and costs $4 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Santee to San Diego?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Santee to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to San Diego bus from?

Santee to San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Grossmont College station.

Where do I catch the Santee to San Diego train from?

Santee to San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Santee Town Center Station.

Where does the Santee to San Diego bus arrive?

Santee to San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at College Av & SDSU Transit Center station.

Where does the Santee to San Diego train arrive?

Santee to San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Station.

Can I drive from Santee to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to San Diego is 18 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Santee to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2118+ hotels available in San Diego.

Santee to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 115 bus, and line 215 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Santee to San Diego by tram, bus, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the tram from Santee Town Center Station to El Cajon StationCopper
2. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Fifth Avenue StationOrange
1h 8m
$4–30
Line 115 bus, line 215 bus
1. Take the bus from Grossmont College to College Av & SDSU Transit Center115
2. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Av215
1h 17m
$4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santee to San Diego18 mi
20 min
$60–75
Drive 18 mi
1. Drive from Santee to San Diego18 mi
20 min
$4–5

Santee to San Diego by tram

494Weekly Trams

1h 8mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Fifth Avenue Station via El Cajon Station in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grossmont College to Broadway & 4th Av via College Av & SDSU Transit Center and SDSU Transit Center in around 1h 17m.

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