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How to get fromBurbank to San Carlosby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Burbank to San Carlos by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2h 2m
    $198–776

  2. Bus via Sylmar Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    11h 51m
    $52–76

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 15m
    $58–111

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 41m
    $129–283

  5. Drive 353.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to San Carloscar car 353.9 mi
    5h 55m
    $65–94

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Carlos Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 28m
    $491–732

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 12m
    $198–662

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

    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown 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 San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 15m
    $101–219

Burbank to San Carlos by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 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.

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