There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Burbank by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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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 11m$472–752Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 4m$56–76Bus via Sylmar Station
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
8h 3m$74–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
11h 28m$108–237Drive 328.5 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Burbankcar 328.5 mi
5h 34m$60–87BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3h 7m$189–712Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
3h 21m$176–520Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- 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 17m$126–624Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
8h 3m$57–93
San Jose to Burbank by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Burbank is to bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Burbank is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $470 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Burbank. However, there are services departing from San Jose Fronteras and arriving at 1st / Magnolia via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and Sylmar Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Burbank. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Burbank - Downtown via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between San Jose and Burbank is 300 miles. The road distance is 330.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Burbank without a car is to bus via Sylmar Station which takes 8h 3m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from San Jose to Burbank, including transfers.
San Jose to Burbank bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose Fronteras station.
San Jose to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Burbank is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $470 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Sylmar Station, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 8h 3m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between San Jose, 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, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoima twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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
- $45–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $70–100
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Burbank bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
San Jose to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Burbank is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from San Jose to Burbank.
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