The average train between Los Angeles and Santee takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Los Angeles 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 hourly between Los Angeles and Santee. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Santee at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Los Angeles to Santee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Santee. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles station and arriving at Santee station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Los Angeles to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Los Angeles and Santee is 179.2 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.