There are 4 ways to get from Santee to University of San Diego by tram, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Santee Town Center Station to El Cajon StationCopper
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Morena/Linda Vista StationGreen
1h 13m$4–30Drive 15.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santee to University of San Diego15.1 mi
21 min$3–4Line 833 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av to El Cajon Transit Center833
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
2h 20m$24–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Santee to University of San Diego15.1 mi
21 min$50–65
Santee to University of San Diego by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santee to University of San Diego is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Santee to University of San Diego is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Santee to University of San Diego. However, there are services departing from Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av and arriving at Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St via El Cajon Transit Center and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Santee station to University of San Diego station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Morena/Linda Vista Station via El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Santee and University of San Diego is 20 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santee to University of San Diego without a car is to tram which takes 1h 13m and costs $4 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Santee to University of San Diego, including transfers.
Santee to University of San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av station.
Santee to University of San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Santee Town Center Station.
Santee to University of San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and University of San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to University of San Diego via El Cajon Station and Morena/Linda Vista Station in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av to University of San Diego via El Cajon Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St in around 2h 20m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santee Town Center Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Morena/Linda Vista Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santee to University of San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santee to University of San Diego is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Santee to University of San Diego.
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