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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    3h 53m
    $418–893

  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
    $127–252

  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 Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    4. Drive from Broadway / San Antonio to Esalen Institutecar car
    10h 14m
    $75–119

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    $607–989

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - 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
    6h 6m
    $283–843

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - 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
    6h 3m
    $672–989

  8. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $392–950

  9. Train, bus, drive

    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 Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    3. Drive from Broadway / San Antonio to Esalen Institutecar car
    10h 21m
    $97–191

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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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