POPULAR STATION | Burbank Bob Hope |
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The most popular station for long-distance trains to Burbank is Burbank Airport-South. This station also goes by the name Hollywood Burbank Airport and Burbank-Bob Hope Airport. It’s a relatively small train station located outside the Burbank Airport, and it serves Burbank trains for Amtrak and Metrolink. There are no waiting rooms, ATMs, restrooms, or vending machines at this station because it’s mostly a covered platform area. That being said, it’s within walking distance to Bob Hope Airport where those services can be found. Burbank train tickets or tickets for other train lines can be purchased from the self-service Quik-Trak Kiosk available there. The train station is open 24 hours a day, so it’s advisable to check train schedules to know what time is best to arrive. Both same-day and overnight parking are available nearby.
Passengers on trains to Burbank that arrive at Burbank Airport-South will be located relatively near from downtown Burbank. Walking is certainly possible, but it generally takes a long walk and is mostly on busy streets. Another option is to go southbound on Metrolink’s Orange Ventura Line. It only takes a few minutes to get to downtown Burbank, and single or multi-day tickets can be purchased from the self-service kiosk at the train station or the app. Alternatively, bus #165 goes between the train station and downtown Burbank on a regular basis and only takes a few minutes. If you prefer to get picked up by your favorite ride-sharing service, that is also a convenient option.
The Burbank Airport-South train station is largely a train platform area meant for getting on and off trains. With this in mind, passengers with reduced mobility can rest assured that the train platforms are accessible and free of barriers. A wheelchair lift is also available to assist train passengers who require it. Burbank train tickets can be purchased from the self-service Quik-Trak kiosk next to the seating area. There is also accessible parking – both same-day and overnight – available nearby. It’s advisable to arrive about a half hour before your train departs.
The Burbank Airport-South train station mostly serves as a covered platform where passengers can board long-distance Burbank trains as well as local Metrolink trains. As such, it doesn’t have any cafes or vending machines available on-site. That being said, there are a variety of fast-food restaurants available a few blocks away. Opening times may vary, but some of them are open 24 hours a day. Alternatively, the Bob Hope Airport is also within walking distance and has bars and restaurants located inside.
Burbank is famous for being home to multiple film and television studios. If you’d like to learn more and tour the backlots and soundstages, then head to the Warner Brothers VIP Studio Tour. A taxi or ride-sharing service can provide convenient travel there in only a few minutes. If shopping is more your style, then head to the downtown area of Burbank, where you’ll be sure to find clothing stores, movie theaters, and restaurants. Although it’s within a (long) walking distance, a shorter route is to take the Orange Ventura County Line or bus #165, which only takes a few minutes. For nature lovers, Griffith Park offers plenty of hiking trails. Public transport options usually require a few transfers and waits, so it’s advisable to use a ride-sharing service or taxi to get there.
The main station in Burbank Bob Hope is Burbank Bob Hope. At Burbank Bob Hope, you can find a number of trains offering service to other major cities.
If you are traveling from Burbank Bob Hope station to the center of Burbank Bob Hope, then the most direct route is 0.6 mi.