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How to get fromYosemite National Park to Esalen Instituteby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Esalen Institute by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus bus Lb
    3. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    5. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    6. Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar car
    12h 40m
    $50–78

  2. Drive 224.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mariposa Grove to Esalen Institutecar car 224.6 mi
    4h 41m
    $41–60

  3. Bus, drive via Yosemite Village

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus bus Lb
    3. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    5. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    6. Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar car
    12h 51m
    $50–78

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  • Distance: 302.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Esalen Institute, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Yosemite National Park to Esalen Institute. However, you can walk to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, take the bus to Merced Transpo, take the bus to Pacheco @ Target, walk to Los Baños, take the bus to Gilroy, walk to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, take the bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then drive to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can drive from Mariposa Grove to Esalen Institute in around 4h 41m.

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