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How to get fromEncinitas to Esalen Instituteby train, plane, taxi, car, bus or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Encinitas to Esalen Institute by train, plane, taxi, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSAN - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi
    4h 29m
    $198–546

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus23 / ...
    4. Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar
    14h 30m
    $80–227

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
    3. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar
    14h 7m
    $122–208

  4. Drive 457.7 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Esalen Institutecar457.7 mi
    8h 11m
    $84–121

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to Esalen Institutetaxi
    7h 9m
    $278–466

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Esalen Institutetaxi
    6h 27m
    $218–492

  7. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus84
    4. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Esalen Institutecar
    15h 11m
    $104–172

  8. Train, bus, drive via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus84
    4. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Esalen Institutecar
    15h 39m
    $102–168

  9. Bus, drive via Goleta

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus84
    5. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Esalen Institutecar
    15h 54m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Encinitas to Esalen Institute. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a train from Encinitas Station to Esalen Institute via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 14h 7m.

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