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There are 7 ways to get from Berkeley to Esalen Institute by train, car, bus, subway, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    5h 50m
    $41–80

  2. Drive 159.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Esalen Institutecar car 159.2 mi
    3h 5m
    $30–42

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to El Camino / # 467bus bus 23 / ...
    3. Drive from El Camino / # 467 to Esalen Institutecar car
    6h 6m

  4. BART, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    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
    3h 55m
    $180–433

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    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
    7h 1m
    $43–85

  6. BART, bus, drive

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar car
    7h 11m

  7. BART, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Carmel Valley Rd / Rippling River CTR to Esalen Institutecar car
    8h 20m
    $84–108

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then drive to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emeryville to Esalen Institute via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and El Camino / # 467 in around 6h 6m.

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