What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $80 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown San Diego and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown San Diego to Santee. However, there are services departing from 11th Av & Broadway and arriving at Grossmont College via College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown San Diego and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown San Diego station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from City College Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Downtown San Diego to Santee?

The distance between Downtown San Diego and Santee is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown San Diego to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee without a car is to tram which takes 1h 13m and costs $4 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown San Diego to Santee bus from?

Downtown San Diego to Santee bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 11th Av & Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Downtown San Diego to Santee train from?

Downtown San Diego to Santee train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from City College Station.

Where does the Downtown San Diego to Santee bus arrive?

Downtown San Diego to Santee bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at SDSU Transit Center station.

Where does the Downtown San Diego to Santee train arrive?

Downtown San Diego to Santee train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Station.

Can I drive from Downtown San Diego to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown San Diego to Santee is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Downtown San Diego to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 991+ hotels available in Santee.

Downtown San Diego to Santee - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 215 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
1h 13m
$4–30
Line 215 bus, line 115 bus
1. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215
2. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to Grossmont Collegebus 115
1h 56m
$4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to Santeetaxi 17.8 mi
24 min
$80–100
Drive 17.8 mi
1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Santeecar 17.8 mi
24 min
$4–5

Downtown San Diego to Santee by foot and tram

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from City College Station to El Cajon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to Grossmont College via 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 1h 56m.

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