There are 7 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island by train, tram, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 40m$45–61Line 94 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Hill / 5thbus 94
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
5h 45m$5–7Tram, line 1 bus via North Hollywood Station
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboreebus 1
4h 9m$8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Balboa Island56.1 mi
1h 7mDrive 56.1 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Islandcar 56.1 mi
1h 7m$11–15Tram, line 1 bus
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Anaheim Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Promontory Pointbus 1
3h 54m$13–15Train, line 55 bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newportbus 55
4h 42m$16–29
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island by bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island is to line 94 bus and line 1 bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from Hollywood Burbank Airport RITC and arriving at Coast-Jamboree via North Hollywood Station, 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Balboa Island is 62 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from North Hollywood Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Burbank Airport - South station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 94 bus and line 1 bus, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Balboa Island, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Burbank Airport - South to Balboa Island via L.A. Union Station and Tustin in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hollywood Burbank Airport RITC to Coast-Jamboree via North Hollywood Station, Hill / 5th, 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - South to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 5th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Anaheim Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboree
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Promontory Point
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Flower-6Th to Bayside-Ent 919 Newport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Jamboree
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Balboa Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Balboa Island.
There are 1460+ hotels available in Balboa Island.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Balboa Island. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












