What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Palmdale?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Palmdale is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Palmdale?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Palmdale is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Palmdale?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Palmdale station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Palmdale Station via El Cajon Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Santee to Palmdale?

The distance between Santee and Palmdale is 213 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to Palmdale without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to Palmdale without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs $50 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Palmdale?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Santee to Palmdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Palmdale train from?

Santee to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Where does the Santee to Palmdale train arrive?

Santee to Palmdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santee to Palmdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Palmdale is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Santee to Palmdale.

Where can I stay near Palmdale?

There are 64+ hotels available in Palmdale.

Santee to Palmdale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santee to Palmdale by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
7h 48m
$54–130
Drive 169 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to Palmdalecar 169 mi
3h 4m
$31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the train from Glendale to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line
8h 24m
$34–85

Santee to Palmdale by tram, train, and foot

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.1 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Palmdale, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santee Town Center Station to Palmdale Station via El Cajon Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 48m.

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