How to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee by cable car?

Downtown San Diego to Santee - Cable Car Schedule

The ORANGE cable car from Downtown San Diego to Santee runs from 5:01 AM to 11:46 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 24 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Downtown San Diego to Santee by cable car

To get from Downtown San Diego to Santee in San Diego, take the ORANGE cable car from Civic Center Station station to El Cajon Station station. Next, take the COPPER cable car from El Cajon Station station to Santee Town Center Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The cable car schedule from Downtown San Diego may change. We recommend you check the updated cable car schedule to Santee on the Moovit app.

84min$0.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
Walk to Santee
Leaves from Civic Center Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Civic Center Station
    ID 75086
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for cable car
    ORANGE
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75027
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 77790
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - COPPERCOPPER
    Wait for cable car
    COPPER
    Santee
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Santee Town Center Station
    ID 75020
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santee
    Walk to
    Santee
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown San Diego to Santee

The distance between Downtown San Diego, San Diego and Santee, San Diego is approximately 20.55 mi, which can typically be traveled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown San Diego to Santee by cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Cable Car schedule from Downtown San Diego to Santee

To check the cable car schedule from Downtown San Diego to Santee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown San Diego) and destination (Santee), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available cable car routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each cable car, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest cable car schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Santee?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Cable Car line ORANGE, Cable Car line COPPER.

  • Is there a direct cable car between Downtown San Diego and Santee in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 cable car lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from Downtown San Diego to Santee in San Diego?

    The ORANGE cable car line goes from Civic Center Station near Downtown San Diego to El Cajon Station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line till El Cajon Station near Santee in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown San Diego to Santee in San Diego by cable car?

    The total travel time between Downtown San Diego and Santee in San Diego by cable car is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near Downtown San Diego to get to Santee in San Diego?

    Get on the ORANGE cable car from the Civic Center Station near Downtown San Diego in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when traveling between Downtown San Diego and Santee in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the El Cajon Station, which is closest to Santee in San Diego.

  • How much is the cable car fare from Downtown San Diego to Santee?

    The ride from Downtown San Diego to Santee costs $0.00.

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