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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Esalen Institute by bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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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 Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Esalen Institutecar car
    7h 5m
    $45–65

  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
    $76–176

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBA - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $176–412

  5. 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 Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Esalen Institutecar car
    7h 52m
    $53–118

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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 Canal / Bassett Street, 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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