Getting to and from Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

Burbank, California KBUR #56 US airport by passengers

Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at BUR.

Ways to reach BUR

  • Rail

    Metrolink Burbank Airport-North

    Antelope Valley Line station. From October 13, you can walk about half a mile to the new terminal via Cohasset Street, or call 818-729-2245 for a free on-demand shuttle.

  • Rail

    Metrolink Burbank Airport-South

    Ventura County Line station. It connects through the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC) and a complimentary airport shuttle. Cross Empire Avenue from the station to the RITC, then board the shuttle.

  • Shuttle

    Airport shuttle hours

    Shuttles from the Metrolink stations run from 4:45 a.m. to 1 a.m. During irregular or delayed flight operations, service continues until 45 minutes after the last flight.

  • Bus

    Metro Bus and BurbankBus

    Both stop at the RITC transit center on the ground level. The RITC also has an elevated walkway to the terminal, reached by stairs or an elevator. The walkway has no escalator on the terminal side.

  • Rideshare

    Rideshare pickup

    The new terminal will have a rideshare pickup lot near the terminal. Check the airport site for the exact location once the new terminal opens.

  • Rental car

    Consolidated rental car facility

    Rental car customers take a shuttle to the consolidated rental car facility across Hollywood Way from the new terminal. Before October 13, the rental car facility is in the RITC.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Frequently asked questions

When does the new Burbank terminal open?

The new terminal, Elevate BUR, opens October 13, 2026. It replaces the existing terminal complex, which opened in 1930.

How do I get to Burbank Airport by train?

Metrolink serves two stations. Burbank Airport-North is on the Antelope Valley Line, and Burbank Airport-South is on the Ventura County Line. Both have shuttles to the terminal, and the shuttles run from 4:45 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Does the new terminal have TSA PreCheck?

Yes. The new terminal has an eight-lane checkpoint with TSA PreCheck lanes available.