There are 5 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 48m$39–84Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 101
6h 31m$18–29Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 4m$45–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Rancho Santa Fe114 mi
2h 6mDrive 114 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fecar 114 mi
2h 6m$21–31
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe. However, there are services departing from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center and arriving at Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle via Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe station. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Rancho Santa Fe is 123 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Rancho Santa Fe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Rancho Santa Fe.
There are 525+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Fe.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Rancho Santa Fe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









