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How to get fromPalo Alto to Burbankby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Burbank by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2h 48m
    $498–759

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to Tully & Kingbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    10h 12m
    $50–59

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 53m
    $137–282

  4. Drive 345.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Burbankcar car 345.4 mi
    5h 48m
    $63–91

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2h 57m
    $194–968

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    4h 32m
    $319–683

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    4h 54m
    $131–631

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Pacoima - San Fernandobus bus Lxit 3302
    12h 4m

Palo Alto to Burbank by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Olive / San Fernando via Tully & King, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA, Broadway / Chinatown, Spring / 7th, and Main / 7th in around 10h 12m.

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