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How to get fromEsalen Institute to Santa Barbaraby car, train, bus, taxi, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Esalen Institute to Santa Barbara by car, train, bus, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Salinascar
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Santa BarbaratrainCoast Starlight
    7h 31m
    $76–126

  2. Drive 275.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Santa Barbaracar275.4 mi
    5h 20m
    $51–73

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Canal / Bassett Streetcar
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus84
    3. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus
    8h 9m

  4. Taxi to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Esalen Institute to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeMRY - SBA
    5h 30m
    $191–474

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Esalen Institute to Canal / Bassett Streetcar
    2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus84
    3. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
    8h 39m
    $67–98

  6. Taxi, shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Esalen Institute to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garagetaxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSFO - SBA
    7h 22m
    $234–490

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Esalen Institute to Santa Barbara. However, you can drive to Salinas then take the train to Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Esalen Institute to Santa Barbara via Canal / Bassett Street and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 8h 9m.

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