What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santee?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santee is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santee?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Santee is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Santee. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Santee?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Santee is 247 miles. The road distance is 219 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Santee without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santee without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $60 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Santee?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Santa Barbara to Santee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Santee bus from?

Santa Barbara to Santee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Santee train from?

Santa Barbara to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Santee?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Santee is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs $60 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santee bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Santee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Santee train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Santee is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Santa Barbara to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1311+ hotels available in Santee.

Santa Barbara to Santee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

How to get fromSanta Barbara to Santee

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Santee by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 4m
$60–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
7h 35m
$33–55
Drive 217.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Santeecar 217.8 mi
3h 50m
$40–58
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
3. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Santee Town Center Stationtram
4h 34m
$82–257

Santa Barbara to Santee by train and tram (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Santee.

Launch map view

Distance: 245.7 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Gillespie Field Station via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 7h 35m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.