Vajrapani Institute
P.O. Box 2130
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6654 

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Transportation Information

Transportation Information from San Francisco & San Jose Airports (updated May 2008)

There are several transportation options available to you on this page. If taking public transportation, you will still need to pre-arrange a car ride for the very last part of the journey. Please read carefully for all details.

From San Jose Airport:

Taxi Options:
Taxis cost approximately $75 - $95 from the airport to Vajrapani Institute. You should call in advance to reserve. Local cab companies include:

* Dave’s Cab 1-831-818-4099 (quoted us $90 in Dec 07)
* Woody from Airport Passenger Express 1-831-475-5439 (quoted us $95 in Dec 07)
* Donna at SLV Taxis 1-831 335 1700 (quoted us $75 for solo passengers in Dec 07. Prices are higher for multiple passengers.)


Public Transportation - Option 1
1) From the airport catch #10 VTA bus to Santa Clara Train Station.
http://www.vta.org/

2) Take the Southbound San Jose/Gilroy train just 1 or 2 stops to San Jose Caltrain Station (also known as the ‘Diridon’ station.)
http://www.caltrain.com/timetable.html

3) Take the Highway 17 Express bus (from 'Diridon' station) to the Scotts Valley (Caravello) Transit Center.
http://www.scmtd.com/routes/rt17.html
831 425-8600 (TTY 800-894-9908)

4) Take the local bus (#35) to Boulder Creek. Ask the driver if it goes to the Mountain Store (ideal). If not, ask if the driver can drop you off at Johnnie's Super Market in Boulder Creek.
http://www.scmtd.com/routes/rt35.html

5) Check with Vajrapani Institute if transport can be arranged from Boulder Creek to our center. This option may be available for people attending Vajrapani-sponsored retreats or doing private retreats. Call several days in advance at 831-338-6654.
Or, you may use a local taxi company such as Donna at SLV Taxis: (831) 335-1700 (quoted us $25 in May 08).


Public Transportation - Option 2
1) From the airport, take the Santa Cruz Airporter. Request the driver to drop you at the Scotts Valley Transit Center.
The airporter leaves every 90 minutes between 9am and 9pm, 7 days a week. You must reserve your seat in advance. Cost to/from San Jose Airport is around $40.
(800) 497-4997 or (831) 475 0234

2) Take the local bus (#35) to Boulder Creek. Ask the driver if it goes to the Mountain Store (ideal). If not, ask if the driver can drop you off at Johnnie's Super Market in Boulder Creek.
http://www.scmtd.com/routes/rt35.html

3) Check with Vajrapani Institute if transport can be arranged from Boulder Creek to our center. This option may be available for people attending Vajrapani-sponsored retreats or doing private retreats. Call several days in advance at 831-338-6654.
Or, you may use a local taxi company such as Donna at SLV Taxis: (831) 335-1700 (quoted us $25 in May 08).


From San Francisco Airport:

Taxi Options:
Taxis cost approximately $110 - $140 from the airport to Vajrapani Institute. You should call in advance to reserve. Local cab companies include:
* Dave’s Cab 1-831-818-4099 (quoted us $140 in Dec 07)
* Woody from Airport Passenger Express 1-831-475-5439 (quoted us $115 in Dec 07)
* Donna at SLV Taxis 1-831 335 1700 (quoted us $110 for solo passengers in Dec 07. Prices are higher for multiple passengers.)

Public Transportation - Option 1 (for tighter budgets)
1) From the airport take BART to the Millbrae Caltrain Station.
http://www.bart.gov/guide/airport/airport.asp

2) Take the Southbound San Jose/Gilroy train to San Jose Caltrain (also known as the ‘Diridon’ station.)
http://www.caltrain.com/timetable.html

3) Take the Highway 17 Express bus (from 'Diridon' station) to the Scotts Valley (Caravello) Transit Center.
http://www.scmtd.com/routes/rt17.html
831 425-8600 (TTY 800-894-9908)

4) Take the local bus (#35) to Boulder Creek. Ask the driver if it goes to the Mountain Store (ideal). If not, ask if the driver can drop you off at Johnnie's Super Market in Boulder Creek.
http://www.scmtd.com/routes/rt35.html

5) Check with Vajrapani Institute if transport can be arranged from Boulder Creek to our center. This option may be available for people attending Vajrapani-sponsored retreats or doing private retreats. Call several days in advance at 831-338-6654.
Or, you may use a local taxi company such as Donna at SLV Taxis: (831) 335-1700 (quoted us $25 in May 08).


Public Transportation - Option 2
1) From the San Francisco airport, take the Monterey Air Bus to the San Jose Airport, Terminal C. It leaves every 90 minutes between 6:45am to 10pm, 7 days a week. It takes 45 minutes and costs $20. You must reserve a seat in advance.
http://www.montereyairbus.com/
(831) 373-7777

2) From the airport, take the Santa Cruz Airporter. Request the driver to drop you at the Scotts Valley Transit Center.
The airporter leaves every 90 minutes between 9am and 9pm, 7 days a week. You must reserve your seat in advance. Cost to/from San Jose Airport is around $40.
(800) 497-4997 or (831) 475 0234

3) Take the local bus (#35) to Boulder Creek. Ask the driver if it goes to the Mountain Store (ideal). If not, ask if the driver can drop you off at Johnnie's Super Market in Boulder Creek.
http://www.scmtd.com/routes/rt35.html

4) Check with Vajrapani Institute if transport can be arranged from Boulder Creek to our center. This option may be available for people attending Vajrapani-sponsored retreats or doing private retreats. Call several days in advance at 831-338-6654.
Or, you may use a local taxi company such as Donna at SLV Taxis: (831) 335-1700 (quoted us $25 in May 08).