Burbank Airport Chauffeur Service
Book a sedan from Hollywood Burbank Airport starting at $130 to Hollywood and $130 to Downtown Los Angeles. VIP Car Service Los Angeles is based in Los Angeles and arranges your ride through vetted local affiliate operators. We handle corporate roadshows, studio visits, and executive transfers to the San Fernando Valley and beyond.
How Pickup Works at BUR
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and meets you at the ground transportation island just outside baggage claim. Hollywood Burbank Airport is small and easy to navigate. The two terminals, A and B, sit in the same building complex near the runway. Most commercial flights use Terminal A for Southwest and Terminal B for Alaska, American, and United. We include 30 minutes of waiting time for domestic arrivals.
Hollywood Burbank Airport sits about three miles northwest of downtown Burbank. The airport is owned by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, not the City of Los Angeles. A Metrolink and Amtrak station, Burbank Airport-South, is located about one mile from the terminal. These facts matter because pickup rules and traffic patterns differ from LAX.
Drive Times from BUR
| Neighborhood | Typical Range | Primary Route |
|---|
| Downtown Los Angeles | 30-55 min | I-5 S to CA-110 S |
| Hollywood | 20-35 min | Barham Blvd to Hollywood Blvd |
| Beverly Hills | 30-55 min | CA-134 W to I-405 S |
| Santa Monica | 35-60 min | US-101 S to I-405 S to I-10 W |
| Pasadena | 20-35 min | CA-134 E to I-210 E |
| Glendale | 15-25 min | I-5 S or Glenoaks Blvd |
| Studio City | 15-30 min | CA-170 S |
Rush hour on the 5 and 134 can stretch these times, especially when there are events at Dodger Stadium or the Hollywood Bowl. The Hollywood Bowl season runs from May through October, and weeknight concerts back up the 101 and Highland Avenue. Morning flights into Burbank often beat the westbound traffic toward Santa Monica or Beverly Hills. Studio tours at Warner Bros., Universal, and Disney are all within 15 minutes of BUR.
What You Get in the Fare
Every BUR transfer includes meet and greet, flight tracking, bottled water, luggage assistance, and tolls. Gratuity is not included unless your company account specifies it. SUVs and sprinter vans are available for larger groups or equipment-heavy production trips.
One Honest Limitation
Hollywood Burbank Airport has fewer late-night commercial flights than LAX. If your flight is delayed past 11 PM, fewer affiliate drivers are available, and some charge an after-hours fee. We will always confirm the driver before you land, but options shrink after midnight.
Why Burbank is often the easier airport
For anyone staying in Hollywood, Studio City, Glendale, Pasadena or the Valley, Hollywood Burbank Airport is usually the shorter drive. It sits beside Hollywood Way and the 5, with the 134 and the 101 close by, and the walk from gate to curb is a fraction of what it is at LAX. Studio visitors like it because Warner Bros., Disney and Universal are all nearby.
Burbank pickups are curbside at the designated commercial or ride-share zone, and your confirmation names the exact spot. Arrivals are flight-tracked, with a 30-minute grace window for domestic flights.
Typical drive times from BUR
Burbank to Hollywood typically runs 20 to 40 minutes and Burbank to Downtown Los Angeles 25 to 50 minutes. The Westside is the exception: Beverly Hills to Burbank is typically a 25 to 50 minute trip that depends heavily on the 101 and Barham Boulevard, and Santa Monica is further still. The Burbank to Hollywood and Burbank to Downtown pages list typical fares.
Vehicles for Burbank
Sedans cover most business arrivals; choose the Cadillac Escalade for families or equipment cases and a Sprinter for crews of up to 14 flying in for a shoot.
Vehicles for BUR transfers
| Vehicle | Seats / bags | Hourly | Best for |
|---|
| Executive SedanMercedes E-Class or similar | 3 / 3 | $120/hr, 3-hr min | Airport transfers and one-on-one business travel |
| Luxury SUVCadillac Escalade or similar | 6 / 6 | $150/hr, 3-hr min | Families, small teams and heavy luggage |
| Luxury SedanMercedes S-Class or similar | 3 / 3 | $230/hr, 3-hr min | Premieres, VIP guests and executive days |
| Executive VanMercedes Sprinter or similar | 14 / 14 | $240/hr, 3-hr min | Crews, roadshows, weddings and group moves |
One-way point-to-point fares start at $130 for a sedan and $160 for an SUV; the reservation form confirms the exact price for your addresses and time before you book. See the full rate sheet or fleet details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my driver at Burbank Airport?+
Your confirmation includes the driver name, vehicle description, and pickup location. Most pickups happen at the ground transportation island directly outside baggage claim.
What if my flight into Burbank is delayed?+
We track your flight automatically and adjust pickup time. The included wait time covers normal baggage and customs delays.
Is Burbank Airport closer to Hollywood than LAX?+
Yes. BUR is roughly 8 miles from Hollywood, while LAX is about 15 miles from Hollywood on a good traffic day.
Is Burbank a good choice if I am staying in Pasadena?+
Often, yes. Burbank to Pasadena is typically 20 to 35 minutes on the 134, compared with 45 to 80 minutes from LAX, so it is worth checking flights into BUR first.
Where do I meet my chauffeur at Burbank?+
Burbank pickups are curbside at the designated commercial or ride-share zone. Your confirmation lists the exact pickup point and your chauffeur’s contact details.
Also serving LAX and LGB.
Landing at BUR?
Share your flight number and dispatch follows the landing.