There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Santee by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
1h 45m$6–36Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Santeecar 28.6 mi
35 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Encinitas to Santeetaxi 28.6 mi
35 min$130–160
Encinitas to Santee by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Santee is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Santee is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Santee station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at Santee Town Center Station via Old Town Station and El Cajon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Encinitas and Santee is 46 miles. The road distance is 28.8 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Santee without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 45m and costs $6 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Encinitas to Santee, including transfers.
Encinitas to Santee train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Encinitas Station.
Encinitas to Santee train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Santee is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Encinitas to Santee.
There are 1314+ hotels available in Santee.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Santee, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Santee. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to El Cajon Station, then take the vehicle to Santee Town Center Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Encinitas to Santee in around 35 min.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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