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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Santee is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Santee is to fly and tram which takes 4h 43m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Los Angeles, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Tucson to Santee?

The distance between Tucson and Santee is 407 miles. The road distance is 397.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Santee without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Tucson to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Santee train from?

Tucson to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to Santee?

The best way to get from Tucson to Santee is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 9m.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Santee?

Santee is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 4:38 PM in Tucson and 3:38 PM in Santee.

Where does the Tucson to Santee train arrive?

Tucson to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Santee is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Tucson to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Santee.

Tucson to Santee - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Santee by plane, tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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

Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)TUS - SAN
2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
4h 43m
$101–635
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Street10
3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
10h 12m
$66–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus StationFlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit CenterGreyhound US0851
10h 35m
$67–135
Drive 395.4 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Santee395.4 mi
6h 14m
$73–105
Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)TUS - CLD
2. Take the taxi from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santee
5h 31m
$205–700
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
5h 54m
$441–920
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)PHX - CLD
3. Take the taxi from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santee
4h 59m
$305–625
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelesTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
14h 9m
$80–162

Tucson to Santee by train, bus, and tram

5Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tucson to Gillespie Field Station via Phoenix Bus Station, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Santee Town Center Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 14h 9m.

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