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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Esalen Instituteby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Esalen Institute by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    7h 4m
    $61–87

  2. Drive 182.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Esalen Institutecar car 182.3 mi
    3h 40m
    $34–49

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    7h 15m
    $93–182

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 51m
    $63–122

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Esalen Institute, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the bus to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the bus to Broadway / San Antonio, then drive to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Esalen Institute via Salinas in around 7h 15m.

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