What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at 19Th-Harbor via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1 and Flower-6Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Costa Mesa?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Santa Ana via El Cajon Station and San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Santee to Costa Mesa?

The distance between Santee and Costa Mesa is 118 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to Costa Mesa without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to Costa Mesa without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 59m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Costa Mesa?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Santee to Costa Mesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Costa Mesa bus from?

Santee to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santee to Costa Mesa train from?

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

Where does the Santee to Costa Mesa bus arrive?

Santee to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santee to Costa Mesa train arrive?

Santee to Costa Mesa train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from Santee to Costa Mesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Costa Mesa is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Santee to Costa Mesa.

Where can I stay near Costa Mesa?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.

Santee to Costa Mesa - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 55 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santee to Costa Mesa by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 59m
$84–155
Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to Costa Mesacar 86.9 mi
1h 44m
$15–21
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Flower-6Th to 19Th-Harborbus 55
5h 13m
$24–57
Bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor-19Thbus 43
5h 46m
$21–33

Santee to Costa Mesa by tram and bus

14Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.8 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to 19Th-Harbor via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 1, and Flower-6Th in around 5h 13m.

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