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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Santee is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Santee is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $8.

How far is it from Tijuana to Santee?

The distance between Tijuana and Santee is 42 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to Santee without a car is to bus and tram which takes 3h 36m and costs $10 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Tijuana to Santee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Santee is 30 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Tijuana to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1179+ hotels available in Santee.

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

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

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

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851
1h 18m
$23–51
Drive 29.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tijuana to Santeecar 29.8 mi
33 min
$6–8
Tram
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Blue
2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
1h 53m
$7–46
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diegobus Tijuana
2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
3h 36m
$10–41

Tijuana to Santee by bus and tram

21Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tijuana to Santee.

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Distance: 41.4 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, 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.

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