What is the cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Santee is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Marcos to Santee?

The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Santee is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Santee. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Grossmont College via Escondido Transit Center, 11th Av & Broadway and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between San Marcos and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Oceanside, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from San Marcos to Santee?

The distance between San Marcos and Santee is 67 miles. The road distance is 35 miles.

How do I travel from San Marcos to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from San Marcos to Santee without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 56m and costs $8 - $40.

How long does it take to get from San Marcos to Santee?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from San Marcos to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Santee bus from?

San Marcos to Santee bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the San Marcos to Santee train from?

San Marcos to Santee train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.

Where does the San Marcos to Santee bus arrive?

San Marcos to Santee bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & Park Bl station.

Where does the San Marcos to Santee train arrive?

San Marcos to Santee train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.

Can I drive from San Marcos to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Santee is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from San Marcos to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 991+ hotels available in Santee.

San Marcos to Santee - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Santee by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
2. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
2h 56m
$8–40
Drive 34.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Marcos to Santeecar 34.8 mi
38 min
$7–10
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
3h 30m
$18–62
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Marcos to Santeetaxi 34.8 mi
38 min
$150–190
Bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
2. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215
3. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to Grossmont Collegebus 115
3h 38m
$8–20

San Marcos to Santee by bus and tram

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Distance: 66.5 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Grossmont College via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 3h 38m.

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