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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Esalen Institute by train, car, plane, taxi, or bus

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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
    3h 6m
    $33–62

  2. Drive 114.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Esalen Institutecar car 114.2 mi
    2h 18m
    $21–31

  3. Caltrain, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    4h 16m
    $346–750

  4. 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
    4h 26m
    $36–53

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: 128.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the train to Salinas then drive to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Esalen Institute in around 2h 18m.

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