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

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Esalen Institute by train, car, bus, shuttle, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    4h 31m
    $37–68

  2. Drive 125.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Esalen Institutecar car 125.3 mi
    2h 32m
    $23–33

  3. Line 21 bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Middlefield & Embarcadero to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 21
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $180–238

  4. Fly, taxi

    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 52m
    $344–748

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    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
    5h 51m
    $41–60

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 144.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Esalen Institute. However, you can 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 the line 21 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal B, walk to SJC Airport Terminal B, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, then take the taxi to Esalen Institute.

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