There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Santee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 39m$48–117Drive 133.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Santeecar 133.6 mi
2h 21m$25–36Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 59m$31–79Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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 2m$170–957Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 10m$51–124
Burbank to Santee by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Santee is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank station to Santee. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Burbank and Santee is 154 miles. The road distance is 134.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Santee without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Burbank to Santee, including transfers.
Burbank to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Santee is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Santee Town Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Burbank to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Santee is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Burbank to Santee.
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