There are 5 ways to get from Santee to Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), tram, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 35m$44–127Drive 112 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santee to Ontariocar 112 mi
1h 54m$21–30Bus, line 61 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Holt @ Lemonbus 61
7h$24–59Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
7h 7m$27–46Tram, train, line 59 bus, line 286 bus, line 61 bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
- Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus 286
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Holt @ Palmbus 61
7h 24m$30–95
Santee to Ontario by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santee to Ontario is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Santee to Ontario is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Ontario. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Holt @ Lemon via San Bernardino Transit Center and Fontana Metrolink Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via El Cajon Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Santee and Ontario is 181 miles. The road distance is 112.7 miles.
The best way to get from Santee to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Santee to Ontario, including transfers.
Santee to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Santee to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Santee to Ontario is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs $24 - $60 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Ontario Amtrak via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Los Angeles in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Holt @ Lemon via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Bernardino Transit Center, and Fontana Metrolink Transit Center in around 7h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Santee to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Santee to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Ontario is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Santee to Ontario.
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