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

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to Esalen Institute by plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    2h 20m
    $383–902

  2. Drive 318.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Esalen Institutecar car 318.9 mi
    6h 4m
    $59–85

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    11h 49m
    $130–269

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Paso Roblesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    4. Drive from Broadway / San Antonio to Esalen Institutecar car
    11h 54m
    $82–118

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $368–1,017

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    5h 11m
    $426–905

  7. Train, bus, drive via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    4. Drive from Broadway / San Antonio to Esalen Institutecar car
    12h 25m
    $102–203

  8. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Paso Roblesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    4. Drive from Broadway / San Antonio to Esalen Institutecar car
    13h 24m
    $83–121

  9. Train, bus, drive via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    4. Drive from Broadway / San Antonio to Esalen Institutecar car
    13h 59m
    $104–213

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

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Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Esalen Institute. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Esalen Institute via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 49m.

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