What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to La Jolla is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Santee to La Jolla is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Santee to La Jolla?

The distance between Santee and La Jolla is 31 miles. The road distance is 19.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to La Jolla without a car is to tram and line 30 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $6 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Santee to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Santee to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to La Jolla bus from?

Santee to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where does the Santee to La Jolla bus arrive?

Santee to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Santee to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to La Jolla is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Santee to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2004+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Santee to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 30 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santee to La Jolla by tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Tram, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
1h 53m
$6–35
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
2h 26m
$4–9
Drive 19.2 mi
1. Drive from Santee to La Jollacar 19.2 mi
23 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santee to La Jollataxi 19.2 mi
23 min
$85–110
Tram, line 30 bus via UCSD Central Campus Station
1. Take the tram from Santee Town Center Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
4. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
2h 12m
$8–47

Santee to La Jolla by tram and bus

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.4 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gillespie Field Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2h 26m.

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