Rome2Rio

How to get fromBurbank Airport (BUR) to Palo Altoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car

Find Transport to Palo Alto

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Palo Alto by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2h 11m
    $489–730

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    11h 6m
    $50–74

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to California Avenue Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 30m
    $131–631

  4. Bus via Glendale (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 5m
    $61–116

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 18m
    $131–285

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 14m
    $199–777

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 33m
    $102–220

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Palo Altorideshare rideshare 343.9 mi
    5h 49m

  9. Drive 343.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Palo Altocar car 343.9 mi
    5h 49m
    $63–91

Burbank Airport (BUR) to Palo Alto by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 314.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers