What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Downtown San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Downtown San Diego is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Downtown San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Downtown San Diego is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $80 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Downtown San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Park Bl & Broadway via SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Downtown San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Downtown San Diego 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 12m.

How far is it from Santee to Downtown San Diego?

The distance between Santee and Downtown San Diego is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to Downtown San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to Downtown San Diego without a car is to tram which takes 1h 12m and costs $4 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Downtown San Diego?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Santee to Downtown San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Downtown San Diego bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santee to Downtown San Diego train from?

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

Where does the Santee to Downtown San Diego bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santee to Downtown San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santee to Downtown San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Downtown San Diego is 18 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Santee to Downtown San Diego.

Where can I stay near Downtown San Diego?

There are 1884+ hotels available in Downtown San Diego.

Santee to Downtown San Diego - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 115 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santee to Downtown San Diego by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram Orange
1h 12m
$4–30
Line 115 bus, line 215 bus
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 & Broadwaybus 215
1h 20m
$4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santee to Downtown San Diegotaxi 17.7 mi
19 min
$80–100
Drive 17.7 mi
1. Drive from Santee to Downtown San Diegocar 17.7 mi
19 min
$4–5

Santee to Downtown San Diego by tram and foot

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grossmont College to Downtown San Diego via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, and Park Bl & Broadway in around 1h 20m.

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