Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is LA’s closest airport making it one of the favorite destinations for visitors to LA. Before flying into BUR please decide what kind of ground transportation you are going to use to get in and out of the airport. Check out the list below for information on this subject.

Shuttle Service

Free shuttle service is provided by many inns, motels, and hotels between BUR and their establishments. Hilton, Hampton, Holiday Inn, and Marriot are a few of the many hotel chains that offer this service. Call the hotel that you plan to stay at and ask if they offer this service; this will save you time and money because you will not have to worry about finding transportation to and from the airport.

If you are traveling with a lot of luggage it may be best to hire a door-to-door shuttle service. With this kind of service you will receive a very courtesy driver that will help you load and unload your luggage and transport you to your destination. Premier airport Van, Prime Time Shuttle, Roadrunner Shuttle, and Super Shuttle are all on BUR’s recommendation list. Most of these companies require that you make reservations in advance, so please do so.

Bus

Metro provides public transportation in and around LA and they have a special airport route that connects BUR with the surrounding cities. A base fare of $1.25 is charged each time you board the bus making this the cheapest way to access BUR. Please remember that there are limitations on the amount of luggage you are allowed to carry on with you. For more information about this service please visit: http://www.mta.net/

Rental Car

Four car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Hertz, and National) are located on airport grounds, and six more (Bestway, Budget, Discovery, Enterprise, Eqocar, and Midway) are located in the immediate area. These companies have a very good selection of cars available, so finding one that you like should not be a problem.

Limousine & Executive Car

Limo service is readily available and can be found by doing a quick internet search or checking the local yellow page. Please keep in mind that most limo companies require you to make reservations in advance.

Taxi Cab

If you would like to use the service of a taxi to travel between BUR and the surrounding areas; City Cab, United Taxi, Yellow Cab, and Checker Cab are all available. Airport staff are on hand to make sure you get the service you deserve, so if you have any questions feel free to ask them.

Tips

Whenever you are traveling it is better to make reservations in advance; it saves time and money. Check online as well as phoning the companies, because many deals/specials can only be found online. Also ask if your hotel is partnered with any specific rental companies, as hotel and car bundles work out to be cheaper for the most part.

Remember to only ride with authorized drivers; ask to see their airport identification badge and check the vehicle to make sure it is authorized with the airport decal one the bumper.

For more information on transportation options visit:

http://www.burbankairport.com/location/main.htm

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