There are 3 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Santee by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
4h 1m$41–92Drive 76.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mission Viejo to Santeecar 76.6 mi
1h 21m$14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 44m$16–28
Mission Viejo to Santee by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santee is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Santee. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo 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 4h 1m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Santee is 95 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Mission Viejo to Santee, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Mission Viejo to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Mission Viejo to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Mission Viejo to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Santee is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Mission Viejo to Santee.
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