There are 5 ways to get from Santee to Los Angeles Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 47m$44–115Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 8m$20–39Drive 122.7 mi
- Drive from Santee to Los Angeles Union Stationcar 122.7 mi
2h 9m$23–33Tram, fly
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 20m$172–693Bus via Santee Town Center Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 22m$24–65
Santee to Los Angeles Union Station by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santee to Los Angeles Union Station is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Santee to Los Angeles Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Los Angeles Union Station station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Los Angeles Union Station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Los Angeles via El Cajon Station and San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Santee and Los Angeles Union Station is 144 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santee to Los Angeles Union Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Santee to Los Angeles Union Station, including transfers.
Santee to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Santee to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Santee to Los Angeles Union Station is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
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 Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santee to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Santee to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Los Angeles Union Station is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Santee to Los Angeles Union Station.
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