What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to San Marcos?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to San Marcos is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to San Marcos?

The fastest way to get from Santee to San Marcos is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via SDSU Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and San Marcos?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via El Cajon Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Santee to San Marcos?

The distance between Santee and San Marcos is 62 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to San Marcos without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to San Marcos without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $8 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Santee to San Marcos?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Santee to San Marcos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to San Marcos bus from?

Santee to San Marcos bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Santee to San Marcos train from?

Santee to San Marcos train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.

Where does the Santee to San Marcos bus arrive?

Santee to San Marcos bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Park Bl & Broadway station.

Where does the Santee to San Marcos train arrive?

Santee to San Marcos train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from Santee to San Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to San Marcos is 35 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Santee to San Marcos.

Where can I stay near San Marcos?

There are 862+ hotels available in San Marcos.

Santee to San Marcos - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santee to San Marcos by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram Orange
2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
3h 5m
$8–40
Drive 34.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to San Marcoscar 34.3 mi
38 min
$7–10
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to San Marcos Civic Center Stationtram
3h 42m
$18–62
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santee to San Marcostaxi 34.3 mi
38 min
$150–190
Line 215 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Broadwaybus 215
2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
3h 12m
$8–20

Santee to San Marcos by tram and bus

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Distance: 62 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grossmont College to Mission Rd & Pico Av via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 3h 12m.

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