What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via SDSU Transit Center, San Diego and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via El Cajon Station and San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Santee to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Santee and Santa Barbara is 226 miles. The road distance is 219 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $40 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Santee to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Santa Barbara bus from?

Santee to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Santee to Santa Barbara train from?

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

Train or bus from Santee to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Santee to Santa Barbara is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Santee to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Santee to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santee to Santa Barbara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santee to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Santa Barbara is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Santee to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 269+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Santee to Santa Barbara - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Santee to Santa Barbara by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

Tram, fly
best
1. Take the tram from Santee Town Center Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
4h 27m
$56–422
Drive 217.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to Santa Barbaracar 217.7 mi
3h 50m
$40–58
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 38m
$44–115
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
8h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
9h 13m
$130–227

Santee to Santa Barbara by tram and train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grossmont College to Santa Barbara Bus Stop via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 57m.

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