There are 6 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
1h 39m$11–13Drive 19 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Centercar 19 mi
34 min$4–5Line 222 bus, line 210 bus
- Take the bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Yucca / Cahuengabus 222
- Take the bus from Cahuenga / Yucca Layover to Crenshaw / Expositionbus 210
2h 15m$5–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to LAX/Metro Transit Center19 mi
34 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Centertaxi 19 mi
34 min$80–100Subway, tram
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
1h 46m$6
Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport Ritc and arriving at Crenshaw / Exposition via Cahuenga / Yucca Layover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at LAX / Metro Transit Center via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and LAX/Metro Transit Center is 35 miles. The road distance is 19.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 39m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Burbank Airport Ritc station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Burbank Airport - South station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Yucca / Cahuenga station.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and LAX/Metro Transit Center, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to LAX/Metro Transit Center via Yucca / Cahuenga, Cahuenga / Yucca Layover, Crenshaw / Exposition, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and LAX / Metro Transit Center in around 2h 15m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Yucca / Cahuenga
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cahuenga / Yucca Layover to Crenshaw / Exposition
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to LAX/Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center is 19 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to LAX/Metro Transit Center.
There are 2899+ hotels available in LAX/Metro Transit Center.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and LAX/Metro Transit Center. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





