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How to get fromRedwood City to Esalen Instituteby train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Redwood City to Esalen Institute by train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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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 41m
    $38–69

  2. Drive 131.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Redwood City to Esalen Institutecar car 131.6 mi
    2h 38m
    $24–35

  3. 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
    6h 1m
    $41–60

  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 41m
    $343–747

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    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
    6h 46m
    $43–77

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Redwood City 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 a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Esalen Institute via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Front / San Vicente in around 6h 1m.

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