What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Palm Desert is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Palm Desert is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via El Centro Bus Stop and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Santee to Palm Desert?

The distance between Santee and Palm Desert is 200 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to Palm Desert without a car is to bus via El Centro which takes 6h 49m and costs $28 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Santee to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Palm Desert bus from?

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

Where does the Santee to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Santee to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Santee to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Palm Desert is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Santee to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 2476+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Santee to Palm Desert - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santee to Palm Desert by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus via El Centro
best
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
6h 49m
$29–51
Drive 119.3 mi
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1. Drive from Santee to Palm Desertcar 119.3 mi
2h 22m
$22–32
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 44m
$58–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus 10
8h 49m
$22–59

Santee to Palm Desert by tram, bus, and foot

7Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.9 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gillespie Field Station to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 49m.

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