There are 4 ways to get from Orange to Santee by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h$33–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 20m$15–30Drive 93.8 mi
- Drive from Orange to Santeecar 93.8 mi
1h 40m$18–25Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
3h 21m$23–59
Orange to Santee by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange to Santee is to bus which costs $15 - $30 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Orange to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange to Santee. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange 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.
The distance between Orange and Santee is 109 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.
The best way to get from Orange to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Orange to Santee, including transfers.
Orange to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Orange to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Orange to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Orange, 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 $13–25 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.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Orange to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Santee is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Orange to Santee.
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