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How to get fromCalifornia to Esalen Instituteby plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Esalen Institute by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    $351–743

  2. Drive  276.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Esalen Institutecar car 276.9 mi
    5h 19m
    $51–73

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    9h 45m
    $105–224

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Esalen Institutecar car
    10h 15m
    $63–105

  5. Train, bus, drive via Paso Robles

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Esalen Institutecar car
    10h 22m
    $81–171

  6. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar car
    11h 50m
    $110–232

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between California, USA and Esalen Institute, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Esalen Institute via Salinas in around 9h 45m.

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