There are 3 ways to get from Santee to Laguna Beach by tram, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 37m$56–120Drive 75.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santee to Laguna Beachcar 75.6 mi
1h 27m$14–20Train, line 91 bus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus 91
5h 17m$30–79
Santee to Laguna Beach by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santee to Laguna Beach is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Santee to Laguna Beach is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Laguna Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via El Cajon Station and San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Santee and Laguna Beach is 97 miles. The road distance is 76 miles.
The best way to get from Santee to Laguna Beach without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Santee to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
Santee to Laguna Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
Santee to Laguna Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Laguna Beach is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Santee to Laguna Beach.
There are 1123+ hotels available in Laguna Beach.
What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Santee to Laguna Beach. However, you can take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Laguna Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Santee to Laguna Beach in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide








