There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Santee by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 42m$77–151Drive 154.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Santeecar 154.5 mi
2h 46m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
6h 2m$28–50Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
5h 31m$161–519Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
7h 2m$37–80
Santa Clarita to Santee by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Santee is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita to Santee. However, there are services departing from Glendale Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Los Angeles, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Santee is 174 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Santee without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Santa Clarita to Santee, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Santa Clarita to Santee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Santee is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Newhall to Santee Town Center Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Clarita to Santee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Santa Clarita to Santee train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Santee is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Santa Clarita to Santee.
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