There are 3 ways to get from Tijuana to Santee by tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to 12th & Imperial StationBlue
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon StationOrange
1h 53m$7–46Drive 29.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Santee29.8 mi
33 min$6–8Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to El Cajon Transit CenterGreyhound US0851
3h 25m$23–55
Tijuana to Santee by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Santee is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Santee is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $8.
The distance between Tijuana and Santee is 38 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Santee without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Tijuana to Santee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Santee is 30 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Tijuana to Santee.
There are 1166+ hotels available in Santee.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Santee, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Santee Town Center Station via San Ysidro Station, 12th & Imperial Station, and El Cajon Station in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to El Cajon Transit Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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