The average train between Santa Monica and Santee takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Santa Monica and Santee. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Santee at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica to Santee. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica station and arriving at Santee station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Santa Monica to Santee train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Santa Monica to Santee train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Santa Monica and Santee is 192.6 km. The road distance is 258 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.