There are 4 ways to get from San Ysidro to Santee by tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Blue
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
1h 41m$6–43Drive 24.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Ysidro to Santeecar 24.8 mi
25 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
2h 20m$22–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Ysidro to Santeetaxi 24.8 mi
25 min$110–140
San Ysidro to Santee by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Santee is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Santee is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to Santee. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via 12th & Imperial Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between San Ysidro and Santee is 32 miles. The road distance is 24.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Santee without a car is to tram which takes 1h 41m and costs $6 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from San Ysidro to Santee, including transfers.
San Ysidro to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
San Ysidro to Santee train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Beyer Blvd Station.
San Ysidro to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Beyer Blvd Station to Santee Town Center Station via 12th & Imperial Station and El Cajon Station in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 55 min. Jefferson Lines also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Beyer Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- 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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–28
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Sitio de Taxis Macroplaza
- Phone
- +52 664 622 0026
Taxis Libres de Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 663 114 4074
Taxi Tel Tijuana
- Phone
- +52 664 624 7116
- Website
- taxiteltij.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Ysidro to Santee train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to Santee is 25 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from San Ysidro to Santee.
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