What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Balboa Park?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Balboa Park?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Balboa Park is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Park Bl & Zoo Pl via SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Balboa Park station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at City College Station via El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Santee to Balboa Park?

The distance between Santee and Balboa Park is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to Balboa Park without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to Balboa Park without a car is to line 115 bus and line 215 bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Balboa Park?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Santee to Balboa Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Balboa Park bus from?

Santee to Balboa Park bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Grossmont College station.

Where do I catch the Santee to Balboa Park train from?

Santee to Balboa Park train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.

Where does the Santee to Balboa Park bus arrive?

Santee to Balboa Park bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at College Av & SDSU Transit Center station.

Where does the Santee to Balboa Park train arrive?

Santee to Balboa Park train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at City College Station.

Can I drive from Santee to Balboa Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Balboa Park is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Santee to Balboa Park.

Where can I stay near Balboa Park?

There are 2125+ hotels available in Balboa Park.

Santee to Balboa Park - 4 ways to travel via line 115 bus, and line 215 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santee to Balboa Park by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 115 bus, line 215 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grossmont College to College Av & SDSU Transit Centerbus 115
2. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus 215
1h 11m
$4–10
Drive 15.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to Balboa Parkcar 15.4 mi
22 min
$3–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram Orange
1h 21m
$6–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santee to Balboa Parktaxi 15.4 mi
22 min
$70–90

Santee to Balboa Park by bus and foot

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.2 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grossmont College to Balboa Park via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from El Cajon Station to City College Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 44 min.

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