Transfer to/from - Burbank airport (BUR)

Transportation

Ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft, taxis, buses and trains are the transportation options that connect the airport with the urban area.

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Ride-sharing

Vehicles pick passengers up in front of the entrance to Terminal B.

Bus

Line 169 from Metro (Tel +1 323 466 3876) goes to the city centre, stopping at Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Panorama Mall, Van Nuys airport and station, Fallbrook Shopping Center, Warner Center Transit Hub and Canoga Station. Bus 222 operates every day between the airport and Sun Valley Station, Hollywood Bowl, Vine Station and several film studios. Line 165 runs to Fallbrook Center, Westfield, Van Nuys and Burbank Central Station. The fare is USD1.75.

On the other hand, the NoHo-Airport service from BurbankBus (Tel +1 818 238 5360) has a cost of USD1.00 and runs from Monday to Friday every 15-45 minutes to North Hollywood Station and the city centre, between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Train

From the airport's south station depart trains from Metrolink (Tel +1 800 371 5465) that run to downtown Burbank, Glendale, Union Station, Van Nuys, Northridge, Chatsworth, Camarillo, Oxnard, East Ventura, Fullerton, Orange, Santa Ana, San Clemente, Oceanside and San Diego. On the other hand, at the north station (connected to the terminals through a free, on-demand shuttle service), you can board services to downtown Burbank, Glendale, Union Station, Sun Valley, Newhall, Santa Clarita, Palmdale and Lancaster. Journey time to the city centre is 5 minutes and has a cost of USD2.00-2.50.

There are also services from Amtrak Pacific Surfliner (Tel +1 800 872 7245) to San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Ana and San Diego, among other destinations.

Taxi

Ranks are situated on the island across from Terminal B. Companies present at the enclosure are LA City Cab (Tel +1 888 248 9222) and United Taxi (Tel +1 213 483 7694 / 3215). The trip to the city centre takes between 30 and 40 minutes.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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