What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Santee is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Santee. However, there are services departing from N Palm Canyon at Chino and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Town Center & Hahn, Indio Bus Station and El Centro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Santee?

The distance between Palm Springs and Santee is 210 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Springs to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Santee without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to Santee?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Palm Springs to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to Santee bus from?

Palm Springs to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Springs to Santee bus arrive?

Palm Springs to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Santee is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Palm Springs to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Santee.

Palm Springs to Santee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santee by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 30m
$65–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
9h 15m
$22–61
Bus via El Centro
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
7h 53m
$30–63
Drive 122.5 mi
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santeecar 122.5 mi
2h 11m
$23–33

Palm Springs to Santee by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.1 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Gillespie Field Station via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, El Centro Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 7h 53m.

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