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Arrival day is on Thursday, September 23, 2027.
Meet the group at Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Welcome Dinner and Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Monday, September 27, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Los Laureles Lodge
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out.
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20 - 25 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .
Taxi
Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer services directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Taxis serving the Monterey Regional Airport are regulated by the Monterey County Regional Taxi Authority and all taxis must be permitted by the Monterey Peninsula Airport District, who monitors taxi activity at the airport. https://www.montereyairport.com/post/ground-transportation Please note that a $4.00 Airport Surcharge will be assessed to the overall meter rate to and from the airport. No reservations are needed. The following companies are permitted to operate at Monterey Regional Airport: California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 3 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 in downtown Monterey. Please visit their website for schedules, rates, and to make a reservation. https://groometransportation.com/monterey/ This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Hidden Valley's campus in Carmel Valley Village. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to Hidden Valley. Due to Hidden Valley's secluded location, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912
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 in downtown Monterey. Please visit their website for schedules, rates, and to make a reservation. https://groometransportation.com/monterey/ This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Hidden Valley's campus in Carmel Valley Village. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to Hidden Valley. Due to Hidden Valley's secluded location, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912
Arrival day is on 9/23/2027.
Meet the group at Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Welcome Dinner and Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Monday, September 27, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Los Laureles Lodge.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
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 .
Local Taxis, Ride Sharing Apps
Taxi
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Salinas Amtrak Station is located approximately 25 miles from Hidden Valley's campus in Carmel Valley Village. You will need to take a local taxi or ride share from the Amtrak station to campus. Due to Hidden Valley's secluded location, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912
Arrival day is on 9/23/2027.
Meet the group at Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Welcome Dinner and Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Monday, September 27, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Los Laureles Lodge.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
Ample free parking.
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.
Arrival day is on 9/23/2027.
Meet the group at Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception followed by Welcome Dinner and Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Monday, September 27, 2027 in Carmel Valley, CA at Los Laureles Lodge.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
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 .
Local Taxis, Ride Sharing Apps
Taxi
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Greyhound buses drop off at the Salinas Train Station. The Salinas Amtrak Station is located approximately 25 miles from Hidden Valley's campus in Carmel Valley Village. You will need to take a local taxi or ride share from the Amtrak station to campus. Due to Hidden Valley's secluded location, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912
Carmel Amtrak
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 .
Taxi, Public Bus, Ride Sharing Apps
Taxi
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Amtrak train has a service which brings people from the Salinas Train Station by bus to an outdoor stop in Carmel (Rio Rd). 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. Due to Hidden Valley's secluded location, we recommend using the Apps' Schedule a Ride feature or calling a local taxi company in advance to ensure a driver will be ready to make the trip. If using the public bus, please visit https://mst.org/routes/route-24/ for details. Hidden Valley is at the Ford Rd stop # 0447. Central Coast Cab Company | (831) 626-3333 California Taxi | (831) 238-7372 Green Cab | (831) 757-4211 Marina Taxi Company | (831) 384-3894 Salinas Taxicab Services | (831) 225-4786 Salinas Yellow Cab | (831) 333-1234 VIP Taxi | (831) 540-5912