There are 2 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Santee by train, tram, or car
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Laguna Niguel to Santee by train and tram
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The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Santee is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Santee is 87 miles. The road distance is 73.9 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Laguna Niguel to Santee, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Laguna Niguel to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Santee is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Santee.
There are 1295+ hotels available in Santee.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Laguna Niguel to Santee. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, then take the vehicle to Santee Town Center Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Laguna Niguel to Santee in around 1h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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
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