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

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

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  1. Caltrain, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    3. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    5h 23m
    $42–74

  2. Drive 156.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Esalen Institutecar car 156.1 mi
    3h 4m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    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
    6h 21m
    $43–66

  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 37m
    $340–742

  5. Caltrain, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    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
    6h 43m
    $45–65

  6. Caltrain, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    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
    7h 28m
    $47–82

  7. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $195–252

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: 175.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco 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 bus from San Francisco to Esalen Institute via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Front / San Vicente in around 6h 21m.

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