There are 5 ways to get from Arcadia to Santee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 23m$41–112Drive 126.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arcadia to Santeecar 126.5 mi
2h 19m$24–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 43m$30–72Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Santee Town Center Stationtram
5h 19m$175–600Bus via Huntington / Maycrest
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
7h 8m$24–48
Arcadia to Santee by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Santee is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia station to Santee. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Los Angeles, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Arcadia and Santee is 161 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Santee without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Arcadia to Santee, including transfers.
Arcadia to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Arcadia to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Santee is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $75 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Santee Town Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
Arcadia to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Santee is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Arcadia to Santee.
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