What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santee is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Santee. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Irvine, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Irvine to Santee?

The distance between Irvine and Santee is 105 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 51m and costs $29 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Santee?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Irvine to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Santee bus from?

Irvine to Santee bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Santee train from?

Irvine to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Irvine to Santee bus arrive?

Irvine to Santee bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.

Where does the Irvine to Santee train arrive?

Irvine to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Santee is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Irvine to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1311+ hotels available in Santee.

Irvine to Santee - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, line 53 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Santee by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 51m
$29–88
Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Santeecar 86.3 mi
1h 31m
$16–23
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
5h 15m
$17–28

Irvine to Santee by train and tram

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Gillespie Field Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 5h 15m.

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