The average train between Downtown San Diego and Santee takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Downtown San Diego to Santee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Downtown San Diego and Santee. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown San Diego is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Santee at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer at City College Station and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downtown San Diego to Santee. However, there are services departing from Downtown San Diego station and arriving at Santee station via El Cajon Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Downtown San Diego to Santee train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from City College Station.
Downtown San Diego to Santee train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Station.
The distance between Downtown San Diego and Santee is 21.4 km. The road distance is 32 km.
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from City College Station to El Cajon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 46 min.