There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Santee by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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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$52–126Drive 154.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Santeecar 154.5 mi
2h 46m$29–41Train, 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 US0831
6h 26m$31–81Train, 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 34m$171–859Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
7h 45m$39–63
Santa Clarita to Santee by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Santee is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to Santee. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Los Angeles and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
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 $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Santa Clarita to Santee, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Santee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak 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 $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 45m.
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, you can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Gillespie Field Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Clarita to Santee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Westwood Ucla Amtrak 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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