Hollywood Burbank Airport to Azusa is a trip you can plan using the airport’s bus and rail connections, taxis, shuttles, rideshares or rental cars. The airport is about a 62-minute drive from this two-star motel in Azusa, though your actual journey depends on the transport you choose.
- Airport code: BUR.
- Taxi and shuttle pickup: ground transportation islands directly in front of the terminal.
- Rideshare pickup: the island in front of the main entrance to the airport parking structure.
- Rail connections: Burbank Airport–South and Burbank Airport–North stations.
Where is Hollywood Burbank Airport?
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), also known as Bob Hope Airport, is in Burbank, while Azusa is the destination for this trip. The airport provides connections to several kinds of ground transportation, but the pickup points differ, so identify your mode before leaving the terminal area.
For a direct ride, taxis and shuttles use the ground transportation islands immediately in front of the terminal. Rideshare pickups are at a different island, in front of the main entrance to the parking structure. Follow airport wayfinding for your specific pickup rather than assuming all cars collect passengers in the same place.
Which ground transportation options can you use?
BUR offers rail and bus connections, taxis, door-to-door shuttles, rideshare services, rental cars and complimentary hotel shuttles. The right choice depends on whether you want a direct road trip or are combining transit connections on the way to Azusa.
Taxi, shuttle or rideshare
Taxis and shuttles collect passengers at the ground transportation islands immediately outside the terminal. Rideshare vehicles use the island in front of the main entrance to the airport parking structure, so head there for an app-based pickup.
Rental car
Rental-car pickup and drop-off are consolidated at the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC). The center has 10 rental-car brands and more than 1,000 parking spaces. Use the RITC for rental-car arrangements rather than looking for a rental counter at the terminal.
Bus and rail
Metro Bus and BurbankBus serve the Transit Center on the RITC’s ground level. Additional Metro Bus stops are on Hollywood Way and Empire Avenue. BurbankBus connects the airport with Metro North Hollywood Station Monday through Friday.
Metrolink serves two airport stations: Burbank Airport–South on the Ventura County Line and Burbank Airport–North on the Antelope Valley Line. From the South station, passengers reach the RITC by crossing Empire Avenue. The North station is near Hollywood Way and San Fernando Road.
How do you plan the route from BUR to Azusa?
For a driving trip, arrange your taxi, rideshare or rental car at its designated airport pickup point, then continue toward Azusa. The airport’s ground-transportation rules require operators to pick up and drop off passengers only in areas designated by the Airport Authority.
If you choose transit, check the connections for the full journey to Azusa before setting out. The airport’s bus and rail options connect through different stops and stations, and BurbankBus runs to Metro North Hollywood Station on weekdays.
Metrolink passengers should buy a ticket in the app or at a ticket machine, selecting Burbank Airport–North or Burbank Airport–South as the origin before boarding.
For local connections after arrival, Azusa Downtown station is about a 14-minute walk from Stardust Motel, while APU/Citrus College station is about 17 minutes on foot. The Azusa Downtown and APU/Citrus College station guide can help you compare those local stops.
Before leaving the airport
Confirm your pickup location and any transit connections before leaving the terminal. Airport shuttle service to the Metrolink stations has time-sensitive schedules and procedures, so check the official site before you go. The airport and Metrolink publish differing shuttle hours and instructions; rely on the latest guidance from the airport or Metrolink for your travel date.
If your plans include time in town after reaching Azusa, the city centre is about an 8-minute walk from Stardust Motel. The Azusa city centre guide covers the local area.
FAQs
Where do you catch a taxi at Hollywood Burbank Airport?
Taxis pick up at the ground transportation islands immediately in front of the airport terminal.
Where is rideshare pickup at BUR?
Rideshare pickup is on the ground transportation island in front of the main entrance to the airport parking structure.
Where do rental cars pick up at the airport?
Rental-car pickup and drop-off are at the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, which consolidates 10 rental-car brands.
Can you take public transportation from the airport?
Yes. Metro Bus and BurbankBus serve the Transit Center at the RITC, and Metrolink serves the airport’s North and South stations. Check the connections and current operating details for your journey to Azusa.