What is the cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Santee is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from La Jolla to Santee?

The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Santee is to drive which takes 22 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between La Jolla and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Santee. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from La Jolla to Santee?

The distance between La Jolla and Santee is 30 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.

How do I travel from La Jolla to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from La Jolla to Santee without a car is to line 30 bus and tram which takes 1h 45m and costs $6 - $35.

How long does it take to get from La Jolla to Santee?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from La Jolla to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Jolla to Santee bus from?

La Jolla to Santee bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Silverado St & Herschel Av station.

Where does the La Jolla to Santee bus arrive?

La Jolla to Santee bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.

Can I drive from La Jolla to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Santee is 19 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from La Jolla to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Santee.

La Jolla to Santee - 4 ways to travel via line 30 bus, tram, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Santee by bus, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Line 30 bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
1h 45m
$6–35
Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
2h 11m
$4–10
Drive 19.2 mi
1. Drive from La Jolla to Santeecar 19.2 mi
22 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to Santeetaxi 19.2 mi
22 min
$85–110

La Jolla to Santee by bus and tram

396Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gillespie Field Station via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 2h 11m.

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