There are 4 ways to get from San Bernardino to Santee by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 29m$22–60Drive 106.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Bernardino to Santeecar 106.5 mi
1h 50m$20–29Train via Santa Ana
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m$41–103Train
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 27m$29–73
San Bernardino to Santee by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to Santee is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from San Bernardino to Santee is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bernardino to Santee. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from San Bernardino to Santee station. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino - Downtown and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Santa Ana, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between San Bernardino and Santee is 131 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Santee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $21 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from San Bernardino to Santee, including transfers.
San Bernardino to Santee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
San Bernardino to Santee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino - Downtown station.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Santee is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $21 - $60. Alternatively, you can train via Santa Ana, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $17–30 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santee Town Center Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Bernardino to Santee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
San Bernardino to Santee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bernardino to Santee is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from San Bernardino to Santee.
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