There are 3 ways to get from Solana Beach to Santee by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon StationGreen
1h 40m$6–43Drive 25.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Santee25.2 mi
29 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Solana Beach to Santee25.2 mi
29 min$85–110
Solana Beach to Santee by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Santee is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Santee is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Santee is 42 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 40m and costs $6 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Solana Beach to Santee, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Santee is 25 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Solana Beach to Santee.
There are 508+ hotels available in Santee.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Solana Beach to Santee. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, then take the vehicle to Santee Town Center Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Solana Beach to Santee in around 29 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
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