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There are 8 ways to get from Burbank to San Mateo by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    1h 48m
    $197–775

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    12h 15m
    $52–76

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    8h 20m
    $59–112

  4. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    11h 46m
    $130–284

  5. Drive 358.6 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to San Mateocar car 358.6 mi
    6h
    $66–95

  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 Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2h 36m
    $491–733

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram tram
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 58m
    $196–661

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

    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
    4h 1m
    $100–218

Burbank to San Mateo by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to San Mateo Caltrain Northbound via Van Nuys, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 11h 46m.

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