There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR) by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Anaheim (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 30m$44–62Drive 131.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR)car 131.3 mi
2h 18m$24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
5h 33m$71–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palm Desert to Burbank-BUR131.3 mi
2h 18mFly, train
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank Airport - Northtrain
3h 43m$210–629Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
5h 44m$26–47Bus #2
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
6h 12m$52–68
Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR) by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR) is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR) is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR). However, there are services departing from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Hollywood Burbank Airport RITC via NoHo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Palm Desert and Burbank Airport (BUR) is 149 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR) without a car is to bus via Anaheim which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR), including transfers.
Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR) is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Palm Desert to Burbank Airport (BUR).
There are 2687+ hotels available in Burbank Airport (BUR).
What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Burbank Airport (BUR), USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank Airport - North
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palm Desert to Burbank-BUR
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palm Desert and Burbank Airport (BUR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














