There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Burbank by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
2h 48m$208–759Bus via Sylmar Station
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
10h 30m$44–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angelesbus Greyhound US0800
8h 22m$66–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
12h 53m$229–363Drive 345.4 mi
- Drive from Palo Alto to Burbankcar 345.4 mi
5h 48m$61–89Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
2h 56m$134–398Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4h 32m$197–744Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
4h 56m$151–631
Palo Alto to Burbank by train, bus, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Burbank is to bus via Sylmar Station which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Burbank is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto station to Burbank. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at 1st / Magnolia via North Hollywood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Burbank. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Burbank - Downtown via San Jose and Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Burbank is 316 miles. The road distance is 347.4 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Burbank without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Palo Alto to Burbank, including transfers.
Palo Alto to Burbank bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Palo Alto to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Burbank is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 22m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 12h 53m.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $70–95
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $40–60
- Titanium
- $45–55
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Booking & Getting There
Palo Alto to Burbank bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Palo Alto to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Burbank is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Palo Alto to Burbank.
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