There are 9 ways to get from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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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$488–759Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
10h 58m$50–74Caltrain 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 Airport - Northtrain
5h 21m$131–632Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
9h 51m$57–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
12h 58m$126–278Caltrain 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 57m$194–818Train 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$198–683Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palo Alto to Burbank-BUR343.1 mi
5h 46mDrive 343.1 mi
- Drive from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR)car 343.1 mi
5h 46m$63–91
Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) by train, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $480 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto station to Burbank Airport (BUR). However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Hollywood Burbank Airport RITC via NoHo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR). However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Van Nuys via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Burbank Airport (BUR) is 316 miles. The road distance is 345.1 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which takes 9h 51m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR), including transfers.
Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $480 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles Union Station, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 51m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Burbank Airport (BUR), 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 Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–360
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
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
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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- 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
Train from San Jose to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $45–65
- Titanium
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palo Alto to Burbank-BUR
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR) is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Palo Alto to Burbank Airport (BUR).
There are 2687+ hotels available in Burbank Airport (BUR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palo Alto and Burbank Airport (BUR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.