The average train between Santee and San Francisco takes 18h 17m and the fastest train takes 16h 39m. There is at least one train per day from Santee to San Francisco. 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 once daily between Santee and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santee is at 11:12 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at El Cajon Station and take an average of 18h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santee to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Santee station and arriving at San Francisco station via Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
Santee to San Francisco train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Santee to San Francisco train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Oakland station.
The distance between Santee and San Francisco is 738.3 km. The road distance is 991 km.
You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Civic Center / UN Plaza via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Oxnard, Oakland, and Lake Merritt in around 18h 5m.