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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Santee is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Santee is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Santee?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Santee. However, there are services departing from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Santee?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Santee?

The distance between Santa Monica and Santee is 161 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Santee without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Santa Monica to Santee, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Santee bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop station.

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

Santa Monica to Santee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Santee?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Santee is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Santee bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Santee bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Santee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Santee?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Santee is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Santa Monica to Santee.

Where can I stay near Santee?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Santee.

Santa Monica to Santee - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 3 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Santee by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 43m
$48–119
Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santeecar 134.9 mi
2h 26m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
6h 1m
Line 3 bus, fly, tram
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 50m
$157–838
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
7h 45m
$26–67

Santa Monica to Santee by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, reLAXsan operates a bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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