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How to get fromSan Mateo to Burbankby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    2h 32m
    $192–815

  2. Bus, line 22 bus, line 92 bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Tully & Kingbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Olive / San Fernandobus bus 92
    11h 30m
    $52–62

  3. Caltrain, bus

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    10h 2m
    $63–118

  4. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 17m
    $129–285

  5. Drive 358.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Mateo to Burbankcar car 358.7 mi
    6h 1m
    $66–95

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3h 12m
    $490–761

  7. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3h 40m
    $193–667

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    4h 28m
    $100–217

San Mateo to Burbank by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between San Mateo, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Burbank - Downtown via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Van Nuys in around 13h 17m.

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