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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJC) to Esalen Instituteby train, car, bus, rideshare, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Esalen Institute by train, car, bus, rideshare, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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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 40m
    $36–70

  2. Drive 116 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Esalen Institutecar car 116 mi
    2h 22m
    $22–31

  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
    $40–62

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Esalen Instituterideshare rideshare 116 mi
    2h 22m

  5. 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
    4h 5m
    $368–823

  6. 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 45m
    $42–78

  7. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    $179–227

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Esalen Institute, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the line 60 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, 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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Esalen Institute via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Front / San Vicente in around 6h.

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