The average train between La Mesa and Santee takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from La Mesa 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 La Mesa and Santee. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Mesa is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Santee at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from La Mesa to Santee. However, there are services departing from La Mesa station and arriving at Santee station via El Cajon Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
La Mesa to Santee train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from La Mesa Blvd Station.
La Mesa to Santee train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Santee Town Center Station.
The distance between La Mesa and Santee is 9.1 km. The road distance is 13 km.
You can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to Santee Town Center Station via El Cajon Station in around 31 min.