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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Esalen Institute by train, car, plane, taxi, bus, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    6h 44m
    $75–147

  2. Drive 229.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Esalen Institutecar car 229.1 mi
    4h 13m
    $42–61

  3. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $172–423

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Sacramento 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
    8h 49m
    $80–155

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $367–797

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $637–993

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the train to Salinas then drive to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can drive from Sacramento to Esalen Institute in around 4h 13m.

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