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

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Tijuana is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Santee to Tijuana is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $95 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via El Cajon Station and 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Santee to Tijuana?

The distance between Santee and Tijuana is 56 km. The road distance is 48.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santee to Tijuana without a car is to tram which takes 2h 45m and costs $490 - $1400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Santee to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Tijuana bus from?

Santee to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Santee to Tijuana train from?

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

Where does the Santee to Tijuana bus arrive?

Santee to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Santee to Tijuana train arrive?

Santee to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.

Can I drive from Santee to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Tijuana is 48 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Santee to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 586+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Santee to Tijuana - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santee to Tijuana by tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Orange
2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2h 45m
$494–1,343
Drive 48.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to Tijuanacar 48.5 km
34 min
$97–140
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
3h 13m
$464–723
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Orange
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
4h 16m
$184–723

Santee to Tijuana by tram and bus

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Cajon Station, 12th & Imperial Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 1h.

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