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How to get fromEsalen Institute to Santa Barbaraby car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Esalen Institute to Santa Barbara by car, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Salinascar car
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 32m
    $91–186

  2. Drive 182.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Santa Barbaracar car 182.2 mi
    3h 39m
    $34–48

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Broadway / San Antoniocar car
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / San Antonio to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus bus
    7h 37m
    $59–90

  4. Drive, bus, train via Paso Robles

    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Broadway / San Antoniocar car
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / San Antonio to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus bus 84
    3. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    8h 17m
    $64–130

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Front / San Vicentecar car
    2. Take the bus from Front / San Vicente to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train
    9h 51m
    $96–194

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 313.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Esalen Institute to Santa Barbara. However, you can drive to Salinas then take the train to Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Esalen Institute to Santa Barbara via Broadway / San Antonio and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 7h 37m.

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