What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Santee is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Santee is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Santee. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Santee?

The distance between Del Mar and Santee is 45 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 14m and costs $13 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Santee?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Del Mar to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Santee bus from?

Del Mar to Santee bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Camino Del Mar & 15th St station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Santee train from?

Del Mar to Santee train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Solana Beach Station.

Where does the Del Mar to Santee bus arrive?

Del Mar to Santee bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr station.

Where does the Del Mar to Santee train arrive?

Del Mar to Santee train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Santee is 23 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Del Mar to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Santee.

Del Mar to Santee - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 101 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Del Mar to Santee by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
2h 14m
$14–50
Drive 23.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Del Mar to Santeecar 23.1 mi
27 min
$5–7
Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41
3. Take the tram from Fashion Valley Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2h 28m
$8–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Del Mar to Santeetaxi 23.1 mi
27 min
$100–130
Line 101 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Old Town Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2h 25m
$8–50
Line 101 bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
3h 16m
$6–15

Del Mar to Santee by bus, train, and tram

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.4 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Gillespie Field Station via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 3h 16m.

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