Hollywood Burbank Airport is about 25 km from downtown Los Angeles, and the cost of getting there depends mostly on which transport you choose and what time of day you travel.
Price breakdown by transport type
| Option | Cost to Downtown LA (USD) | Cost (EUR) | Notes | |--------|--------------------------|-----------|-------| | Metrolink train | $7–$10 | ~6–9 EUR | Cheapest option; runs to Union Station | | Uber / Lyft | $25–$50 | ~23–46 EUR | Surge pricing during rush hours | | Taxi | $40–$60 | ~37–55 EUR | Metered; traffic increases the fare | | Private transfer | $45–$70 | ~41–64 EUR | Fixed price regardless of traffic |
Prices to popular destinations
| Destination | Distance | Rideshare | Private Transfer | |------------|----------|-----------|------------------| | Hollywood | ~15 km | $20–$35 | $35–$55 | | Downtown LA (Union Station) | ~25 km | $30–$55 | $45–$70 | | Pasadena | ~20 km | $25–$40 | $40–$60 | | Beverly Hills | ~25 km | $35–$55 | $50–$75 | | Santa Monica | ~35 km | $45–$75 | $65–$90 | | Anaheim (Disneyland) | ~60 km | $55–$90 | $75–$110 |
What affects the price
Traffic is the biggest variable. LA freeways during rush hours (7–9 AM and 4–7 PM) can double your travel time and significantly increase metered taxi fares. Rideshare apps also apply surge pricing during high-demand periods.
Time of day matters for both pricing and availability. Late-night rides are generally cheaper for rideshare, but Metrolink trains stop running by about 10 PM.
The Metrolink train offers the most predictable cost — a flat fare regardless of traffic. The trade-off is that it only goes to Union Station and stops along fixed routes, so you may need a secondary ride to your final destination.
Tips to save money
- Take the Metrolink to Union Station and connect to the Metro subway for destinations across LA — total cost under $12 USD.
- Avoid rideshare during rush hours when surge pricing can push fares above taxi rates.
- A private transfer with a fixed price can actually save money during peak traffic compared to a metered taxi.
- If you are a group of 3–4 people, splitting a private transfer is often cheaper per person than individual train tickets plus connecting rides.