There are 6 ways to get from Larkspur to Esalen Institute by train, car, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Caltrain, train, drive
best- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
- Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar
6h 46m$65–101Drive 170.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Larkspur to Esalen Institutecar 170.6 mi
3h 28m$32–45Caltrain, bus, drive
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
- Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar
8h 23mFly, taxi
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi
4h 33m$504–764Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
- Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar
9h 35m$85–134Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
- Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi
6h 15m$219–274
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Larkspur to Esalen Institute is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Larkspur to Esalen Institute is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Larkspur and Esalen Institute is 194 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.
The best way to get from Larkspur to Esalen Institute without a car is to shuttle and taxi which takes 6h 15m and costs $210 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Larkspur to Esalen Institute, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Larkspur to Esalen Institute is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Larkspur to Esalen Institute.
There are 12+ hotels available in Esalen Institute.
What companies run services between Larkspur, CA, USA and Esalen Institute, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Larkspur to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the line 132 bus to North Point St & Van Ness Ave, walk to Hyde St & Beach St, take the vehicle to Washington St & Powell St, walk to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, take the vehicle to 4th St & King St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the train to Salinas, then drive to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia Av & Madrone Av to Esalen Institute via Mill Valley P&R - pickup, San Francisco Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Millbrae, Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Front / San Vicente in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $130–180
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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