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How to get fromSan Diego to Esalen Instituteby plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Esalen Institute by plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $283–492

  2. Drive 396.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Esalen Institutecar car 396.8 mi
    7h 24m
    $73–105

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    13h 41m
    $161–340

  4. Bus, drive via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    5. Drive from Broadway / San Antonio to Esalen Institutecar car
    15h 48m
    $94–146

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - 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
    4h 41m
    $249–732

  6. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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
    14h 17m
    $133–274

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar car
    16h 2m
    $105–153

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Esalen Institute. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Esalen Institute via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 13h 41m.

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