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Monterey Jazz Festival
Program No. 4628RJ
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Sep 24 - Sep 28, 2026
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Sep 24 - Sep 28, 2026
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Monterey Jazz Festival
Program No.
4628RJDeposit at Enrollment:
250Final payment due: 77 days before departure date
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Sep 24 - Sep 28, 2026
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Traveling by Air
Plane
Arrival day is on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Meet the group at Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Dinner & Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Monday, September 28, 2026 in Carmel Valley, CA at Los Laureles Lodge
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out.
Ground Transportation Options
Program Arrival Airport
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .
Central Coast Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 8316263333
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Ride-sharing services also operate in the area (Uber and Lyft).
Program Arrival Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 2 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 100 miles .
Groome Transportation
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8313737777
Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Riders should take the shuttle to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal. This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Hidden Valley campus. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to the accommodations in Carmel Valley (approx. 16 miles). Groome Transportation does not service Carmel Valley with it's door-to-door service. Website: https://groometransportation.com/monterey/
Program Arrival Airport
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 1.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 80 miles .
Groome Transportation
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8313737777
Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Riders should take the shuttle to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal. This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Hidden Valley campus. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to the accommodations in Carmel Valley (approx. 16 miles). Groome Transportation does not service Carmel Valley with it's door-to-door service. Website: https://groometransportation.com/monterey/
Traveling by Train
Train
Arrival day is on 9/24/2026.
Meet the group at Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Dinner & Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Monday, September 28, 2026 in Carmel Valley, CA at Los Laureles Lodge.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
Program Arrival
Station: Salinas Amtrak
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 35 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 25 miles .
Transportation Options From the Train Station
Central Coast Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 8316263333
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Amtrak train has a service which brings people by bus to an outdoor terminal in Carmel. You must give Carmel as your final destination when purchasing your tickets for the train. You must be able to manage your own luggage to use this service. Central Coast Taxi (831-636-3333) and ride shares (Uber and Lyft) serves this area and can bring you the rest of the way (approx. 11 miles).
Program Arrival
Station: Carmel Amtrak
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 15 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .
Transportation Options From the Train Station
Central Coast Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 8316263333
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Amtrak train has a service which brings people by bus to an outdoor terminal in Carmel. You must give Carmel as your final destination when purchasing your tickets for the train. You must be able to manage your own luggage to use this service. Central Coast Taxi (831-636-3333) and ride shares (Uber and Lyft) serves this area and can bring you the rest of the way.
Traveling by Car
Car
Arrival day is on 9/24/2026.
Meet the group at Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Dinner & Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Monday, September 28, 2026 in Carmel Valley, CA at Los Laureles Lodge.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
Parking
Ample free parking.
Directions
Anywhere to Los Laureles Lodge
Los Laureles Lodge is located approximately 10.5 miles east of Hwy 1 on the Carmel Valley Road (G-16) in Carmel Valley, California. Traveling east on G-16, the Lodge is located on the left side just past Los Laureles Grade & Bernardus Lodge. Traveling on Hwy 101 heading north (from the south), take the Monterey Peninsula exit in Salinas (called Sanborn Road) and follow it west (Sanborn Rd. becomes Blanco Road) to Hwy 68. Turn left onto Hwy 68 (west) and follow it about 9 miles until you see a sign for Laureles Grade (G-20) to Carmel Valley. Turn left onto G-20 and follow it until it ends (6 miles) at Carmel Valley Road. Turn left again and follow it to Los Laureles Lodge (approx. 1 mile). Traveling on Hwy 101 heading south (from the north), take the Monterey Peninsula/Hwy 156 exit and follow it west about 5 miles where it will automatically put you onto Hwy 1. Traveling on Hwy 1, simply come to the Carmel Valley Road (just south of Carmel) and once on the Carmel Valley Road, come out 11.2 miles.
Other Info
Other
Arrival day is on 9/24/2026.
Meet the group at Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Dinner & Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Monday, September 28, 2026 in Carmel Valley, CA at Los Laureles Lodge.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
By Bus
Program Arrival
Salinas Bus Station
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 35 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 25 miles .
Transportation Options to Your Lodgings
Central Coast Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 8316263333
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
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