BOB HOPE, BURBANK AIRPORT (BUR)
GROUND TRANSPORTATION & TRANSFER INFORMATION

Bob Hope Airport, Burbank (3 miles northwest of downtown Burbank, the closest airport to Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles) is served by the following ground transportation options:
A - rail
B - local bus
C - shared ride van
D - taxi
E - limousine
F - rental car
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Terminal information
The airport two terminals, "A" and "B," which are joined together as part of the same building.
Terminal passenger links
Free shuttles run between Economy Lots A/B/C/D and the Terminal Building.
A1: Metrolink
Monday to Friday only.
The Burbank-Bob Hope Airport Station is on the Metrolink Ventura County Line which serves L.A. Union Station as well as Ventura County. Journey to Union Station is approximately 30 minutes.
Passengers who would like a free shuttle bus ride to the train station should board a Lot D shuttle bus only and tell the driver that they would like to be dropped off at the train station across the street. Note that this journey is walkable.
@ Summer 2009 fare to Union Station is $5.50 on weekdays and $4.25 on weekends.
A2: Amtrak
For information on the Burbank-Bob Hope Airport station see A1 above.
The Pacific Surfliner runs approximately 10 times a day between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, via Los Angeles, with the airport as one of the stops.
@ Summer 2009 some example fares are:
- Anaheim, $18 (80 minutes.)
- Santa Barbara, $31 (2 hours.)
The Metrolink ticket (A1) can be used on Amtrak trains to/from Union Station, so no need to spend any extra money on an Amtrak ticket.
B: Metro Rapid Line Bus
Metro Bus Line 794 runs to downtown Los Angeles (Hill and Venice.)
It should also be noted that Line 222 goes to Hollywood.
Fare is $1.25.
C1: Shared Ride Vans
A small number of companies provide regular shuttle service to various destinations, including downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood. Book ahead.
Shuttles are available on the islands in front of the terminal.
@ Summer 2009 some example fares are:
- Pasadena, $19.
- Hollywood, $21 (+ $9 per additional passenger.)
- downtown Los Angeles, $24 (+ $9 per additional passenger.)
- Beverley Hills, $27 (+ $9 per additional passenger.)
- Disney hotels, $66 ((+ $9 per additional passenger.)
C2: Hotel Shuttles
Courtesy vans are operated by select hotels in and around the airport area.
D: Taxis
Cabs are available on the islands in front of the terminal.
E: Limousines
A small number of limousine companies provide prearranged service at the airport.
F: Rental Cars
On-site car rental counters are located in Terminal B.

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