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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Esalen Instituteby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Esalen Institute by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    4h 31m
    $54–105

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    3. Drive from Broadway / San Antonio to Esalen Institutecar car
    5h 6m
    $16–24

  3. Drive 91.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Esalen Institutecar car 91.2 mi
    1h 50m
    $17–24

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  • Distance: 195.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from San Luis Obispo to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the train to Salinas then drive to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Government Center to Esalen Institute via North County Transit Center, North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles, and Broadway / San Antonio in around 5h 6m.

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