What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Santee. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Grossmont College via 7th St & Hope St, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to Santee?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and Santee is 201 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.

How do I travel from Thousand Oaks to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to Santee bus from?

Thousand Oaks to Santee bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.

Train or bus from Thousand Oaks to Santee?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee is to train which takes 7h and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to Santee bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to Santee bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Santee is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Santee.

Thousand Oaks to Santee - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Santee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
7h
$41–79
Drive 162.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to Santee162.4 mi
2h 52m
$30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
7h 48m
$34–91
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
6h 26m
$103–425
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th St422 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
7h 14m
$41–76
Bus via SDSU Transit Center
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 28m

Thousand Oaks to Santee by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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7hAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.7 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Santee Town Center Station via Flower St & 7th St, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 7h 48m.

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