The average train between Santee and Chula Vista takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Santee to Chula Vista. 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 Santee and Chula Vista. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santee is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Chula Vista at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at El Cajon Station and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Santee to Chula Vista. However, there are services departing from Santee station and arriving at Chula Vista station via 12th & Imperial Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Santee to Chula Vista train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
Santee to Chula Vista train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at E Street Station.
The distance between Santee and Chula Vista is 24.3 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to E Street Station via El Cajon Station and 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 22m.