What is the cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to Santee is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Newport Beach and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport Beach to Santee. However, there are services departing from 17Th-Pomona and arriving at San Diego via Flower-6Th and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Newport Beach and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Newport Beach to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Newport Beach to Santee?

The distance between Newport Beach and Santee is 120 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

How do I travel from Newport Beach to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Newport Beach to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 16m and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Newport Beach to Santee?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Newport Beach to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport Beach to Santee bus from?

Newport Beach to Santee bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 17Th-Pomona station.

Where do I catch the Newport Beach to Santee train from?

Newport Beach to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Newport Beach to Santee bus arrive?

Newport Beach to Santee bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th station.

Where does the Newport Beach to Santee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport Beach to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to Santee is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Newport Beach to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Santee.

Newport Beach to Santee - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, line 55 bus

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 16m
$74–149
Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport Beach to Santeecar 86.4 mi
1h 43m
$16–23
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
5h 35m
$21–55

Newport Beach to Santee by bus and tram

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Distance: 119.7 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 17Th-Pomona to Santee Town Center Station via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego, Seaport Village Station, and El Cajon Station in around 5h 35m.

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