Santa Monica to Santee Trains

Santa Monica to Santee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica and Santee takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Santa Monica 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.

5h 35m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: $114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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5h 43m

$73–144

Santa Monica to Santee train times

Trains run hourly between Santa Monica and Santee. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Santee at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:09 PM → 11:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
7:09 PM → 5:21 AM
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10h 12m • 4 changes
8:56 PM → 5:36 AM
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8h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM
5h 9m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 11:06 AM
5h 1m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM
5h 9m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 11:06 AM
5h 1m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM
5h 9m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 11:06 AM
5h 1m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM
5h 9m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 11:06 AM
5h 1m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM
5h 9m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 11:06 AM
5h 1m • 4 changes
7:09 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM
5h 9m • 4 changes
5:57 AM → 11:06 AM
5h 9m • 4 changes
6:57 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 9m • 4 changes
9:09 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 57m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica 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.

Santa Monica to Santee trains

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Train (Amtrak)

Santa Monica to Santee train times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:09 PM → 11:06 PM

7:09 PM → 5:21 AMArrives next day

8:56 PM → 5:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM

6:05 AM → 11:06 AM

7:09 AM → 12:06 PM

9:09 AM → 2:06 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM

6:05 AM → 11:06 AM

7:09 AM → 12:06 PM

9:09 AM → 2:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM

6:05 AM → 11:06 AM

7:09 AM → 12:06 PM

9:09 AM → 2:06 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM

6:05 AM → 11:06 AM

7:09 AM → 12:06 PM

9:09 AM → 2:06 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM

6:05 AM → 11:06 AM

7:09 AM → 12:06 PM

9:09 AM → 2:06 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:06 AM

5:57 AM → 11:06 AM

6:57 AM → 12:06 PM

9:09 AM → 2:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

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7:09 PM → 5:21 AM
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8:56 PM → 5:36 AM
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