There are 5 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach by train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or plane
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Train via Van Nuys (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
5h 56m$101–193Drive 175.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beachcar 175.1 mi
3h 20m$32–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Avila Beach175.1 mi
3h 20mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
3h 35m$264–507Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 48m$102–187
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Avila Beach is 219 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach without a car is to train via Van Nuys which takes 5h 56m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Avila Beach.
There are 246+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Avila Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Avila Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








