There are 6 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine by train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 28m$15–21Drive 52.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvinecar 52.7 mi
1h$10–14Bus, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
4h 42m$16–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Irvine52.7 mi
1hSubway, train
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
2h 56m$10–14Subway, train, line 53 bus
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
- Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus 53
3h 43m$13–24
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center and arriving at Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Union Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine. 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 28m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Irvine is 52 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $14 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Burbank Airport - South station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $14 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Burbank Airport - South to Tustin via L.A. Union Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center to Main-Harvard via Burbank Station, Burbank - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 42m.
- 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
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
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westpark
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Irvine.
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