Santee station
| Company type | San Diego Trolley station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | August 26, 1995 |
| Headquarters | Santee, California , United States |
Area served | Santee, California |
| Products | Passenger rail services |
Santee station, also referred to as Santee Town Center station, is a stop on the Copper Line of the San Diego Trolley, positioned in the suburban area of Santee, California. This station functions as the northern endpoint of the Copper Line and serves as an important park and ride location. It is located within a retail complex at the northeast intersection of Mission Gorge Road and Cuyamaca Street.
History
The station commenced operations on August 26, 1995, serving as the terminus for the East Line (which was renamed the Orange Line in 1997), representing the fourth extension of that route. In 2005, the Orange Line's service was shortened to , later , and the segment to Santee was taken over by the Green Line. This adjustment resolved operational difficulties stemming from the single-track section between Gillespie Field and Santee Town Center, which previously limited simultaneous line operations.
Prior to September 2005, local ordinances in Santee prohibited rail service beyond 9:00 p.m., confining evening trolley runs to El Cajon. This limitation was removed soon after the Green Line began servicing Santee.
To enhance efficiency on the single-track portion, the Copper Line was introduced on September 29, 2024, with the Green Line being cut back to El Cajon, thereby streamlining transit operations along this corridor.