Hollywood Burbank Airport, BUR, is the Los Angeles airport people choose when they know the city. It is small, close to the studios and the Valley, and far calmer than LAX, and from BUR to Beverly Hills is about 13 mi (21 km), around 27 minutes on a clear road. For studio meetings in Burbank, an evening at the Hollywood Bowl or a stay in Pasadena, it is often the shorter trip as well.
Elly8.net books a Burbank Airport car service at fixed, all-in prices. BUR to Beverly Hills is listed from US$175 in a Business Sedan to US$455 in an Executive Sprinter, and the round trip from US$335. Every fare includes the chauffeur, vehicle, taxes, standard gratuity and meet and greet; any other address is priced in the web booker. The chauffeur tracks your flight, meets you with a name board and walks you to the car.
How does a Burbank Airport pickup work?
Book with your flight number. The chauffeur tracks the landing, waits in the arrivals area with a name board, helps with your bags and walks you to the car. Complimentary waiting starts after a tracked landing, so a delay does not change the fixed price within the included time. BUR to Beverly Hills starts at US$175 all-in.
BUR is in the middle of a big change. The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority is moving the airport into a 14-gate replacement passenger terminal, and its project site, Elevate BUR, says the new terminal is scheduled to open in October 2026. When a terminal moves, kerbs, pickup areas and walking routes move with it, and the first weeks always involve new signs and some confusion. A chauffeur waiting inside with your name takes that out of the equation: you do not need to know where the rideshare spot or the taxi island is this month.
For travellers who prefer to make their own way, the airport's ground transportation page explains the current options: buses and trains toward central Los Angeles, taxis, door-to-door shuttles, app rides at designated pickup spots and complimentary hotel shuttles. The airport's shuttles and taxis page says taxis and shuttles use the ground transportation islands in front of the terminal.
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BUR fares and drive times
The published Burbank route on the Los Angeles price list is BUR to Beverly Hills:
- Business Sedan from US$175: up to 3 passengers and 2 bags.
- Business SUV from US$230: up to 6 passengers and 6 bags.
- First Class SUV from US$280 and First Class Sedan from US$310.
- Executive Sprinter from US$455: up to 12 passengers and 12 bags.
The round trip, BUR to Beverly Hills and back, is listed from US$335 in a Business Sedan to US$865 in an Executive Sprinter. Tolls, parking and waiting beyond the included time are billed at cost.
Most Burbank trips go somewhere other than Beverly Hills, and the web booker prices those exact addresses with a fixed fare for each class. These routing estimates on a clear road show why BUR is popular:
| From BUR to | Distance | Clear-road drive | Typical trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank studios | about 7 mi (11 km) | about 15 min | Studio meetings, early calls |
| Universal City | about 7 mi (11 km) | about 17 min | Universal Studios Hollywood, hotels |
| Hollywood | about 9 mi (14 km) | about 17 min | Hollywood Bowl, Dolby Theatre, hotels |
| Beverly Hills | about 13 mi (21 km) | about 27 min | Fixed fare from US$175 |
| Pasadena | about 17 mi (27 km) | about 24 min | Old Pasadena, the Rose Bowl |
| Downtown Los Angeles | about 18 mi (28 km) | about 26 min | Offices, the convention centre |
| Santa Monica | about 23 mi (37 km) | about 35 min | Usually quicker from LAX |
Flying out of Burbank
Departures from BUR are where the airport's size really pays off. From Hollywood or Universal City, the drive is around 17 minutes on a clear road; from Pasadena, around 24; from Downtown, around 26. Allow more at weekday rush hours, and more again in the first weeks of the new terminal while drop-off lanes and signs are new to everyone, drivers included.
To set a pickup time, start from your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadline, add the drive with a buffer for the hour, and tell the desk your airline so the chauffeur goes to the right door. The round trip, BUR and Beverly Hills on one booking, is listed from US$335 in a Business Sedan, and any other pickup is priced in the web booker. If you are flying out early, the chauffeur confirms the evening before, and the 24/7 desk is reachable by phone, WhatsApp or chat if anything changes overnight.
Burbank or LAX: choosing the airport
BUR makes the most sense when you are going to the Valley, the studios, Hollywood, Glendale or Pasadena, and when your flight is domestic. For the Westside, Santa Monica or the South Bay, LAX is usually closer, and for long-haul and international flights LAX is usually the only option. The LAX to Beverly Hills fare starts at US$170, close to BUR's US$175, so the choice is about the flight and the destination rather than the car price.
A few practical differences matter. Burbank is compact, so the walk from the gate to the meeting point is short. LAX has a much larger terminal area, a separate LAX-it lot for taxis and standard app rides, and construction around the loop. If you are deciding between the two for an early flight out, look at the drive from your hotel and the airline's options; our guide to private car service to LAX covers the LAX side.
Studio days, productions and early calls
Burbank is a studio town, and many BUR arrivals go straight to a lot. Tell the desk the studio and the gate rather than the street address, because large lots have several gates and only some accept visitors or drop-offs. If the day includes several stops, book by the hour: an hourly chauffeur is listed from US$105 an hour in a Business Sedan with a 3-hour minimum, and the car waits outside each meeting.
Productions with crew and talent arriving on different flights can book several pickups on one reservation, each tracked to its own flight. Our film and production transportation page covers call-time pickups, location moves and NDAs on request. For visiting executives, an executive car service booking and a corporate account keep invoicing in one place.
Luggage, families and what fits
Many Burbank trips are short business visits with a carry-on, but families, film crews and musicians bring far more, and the vehicle should match the bags rather than the headcount.
- Sedans take up to 3 passengers and 2 bags: right for one or two people with standard luggage.
- SUVs take up to 6 passengers and 6 bags: the choice for families, strollers, golf bags and equipment cases.
- The Executive Sprinter takes up to 12 passengers and 12 bags, for crews, bands and wedding parties.
Tell us about instrument cases, camera kit, wheelchairs or anything oversized when you book. Child seats are available on request; add each child's age and weight, and the seat is fitted before the chauffeur leaves for the airport. The fleet page shows each class.
Attractions and nights out from Burbank
BUR is the closest airport to several of the city's best evenings and days out. Universal Studios Hollywood is a short drive away, and families with car seats can book an SUV straight from the airport to a park hotel. The Hollywood Bowl is about 9 mi (14 km) from the airport, and summer concerts there are easier with a drop-off at the gate and a pre-arranged pickup than with the venue's parking. An evening package in Los Angeles is listed from US$525 in a Business Sedan.
Pasadena is the other natural destination from BUR, about 17 mi (27 km) away. Old Pasadena's hotels and restaurants are an easy evening, and the Rose Bowl Stadium hosts college football and concerts, and the Tournament of Roses says the Rose Parade begins at 8 a.m. on January 1, 2027, on its route down Colorado Boulevard. Big days like these bring road closures across Pasadena, so for the parade or any Rose Bowl event the desk sets a drop-off and a pickup point outside the closed streets and confirms them with you in advance. Visitors flying in for New Year often find BUR the simplest airport for a Pasadena stay.
For more on planning evenings, events and longer days in the city, read our Los Angeles limo transportation guide.
Rideshare, taxi, transit or a chauffeur at BUR
A fair comparison for Burbank:
| Option | Price | What to expect | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus or train toward central Los Angeles | Transit fares | Timetables and a walk with bags | Light travellers going downtown |
| Taxi | Metered | From the ground transportation islands in front of the terminal | Short local trips without a booking |
| Uber or Lyft | Dynamic, not published | Designated pickup spots; price moves with demand | Solo trips at normal hours |
| Elly8.net chauffeur | From US$175 fixed (Beverly Hills) | Name board in arrivals, flight tracked, the right vehicle | Families, studio days, executives, late arrivals |
For a solo traveller with a carry-on heading a few miles to a Burbank hotel, a taxi or app ride is reasonable. A pre-booked chauffeur earns its place on late arrivals, studio days with a fixed call time, family trips with car seats and any week when the new terminal's pickup areas are still settling. See chauffeur vs Uber and Lyft and chauffeur vs taxi for the wider comparison.
Booking tips for BUR
- Add the flight number. The chauffeur tracks it, and complimentary waiting starts after a tracked landing.
- Give the real destination. Studio gate, hotel entrance or venue, not just a street.
- Choose by bags. Sedan for light travel, SUV for families and kit, Sprinter for groups.
- Reserve. Pay securely; confirmation arrives by email with the chauffeur's details before pickup.
Rides in Los Angeles are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk. If you are landing at LAX instead, our guide to LAX meet and greet explains the meeting there. All Los Angeles fares are on the Los Angeles car service page, and airport transfers explains how pickups work in every city.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car service from Burbank Airport?
BUR to Beverly Hills is fixed from US$175 in a Business Sedan to US$455 in an Executive Sprinter, and the round trip from US$335. Other addresses are priced in the web booker. Fares include chauffeur, vehicle, taxes, standard gratuity and meet and greet; tolls and parking are billed at cost.
Where will my chauffeur meet me at Burbank?
In the arrivals area with a name board, then the chauffeur helps with bags and walks you to the car. With the new terminal opening, meeting points may differ from older guidance, so include your flight number and the desk confirms the details before you travel.
Is Burbank better than LAX for Hollywood?
Often, yes. Hollywood is about 9 mi (14 km) from BUR, around 17 minutes on a clear road, and the airport is smaller and calmer. LAX makes sense for international flights, the Westside and the South Bay.
Can you pick up a film crew with equipment?
Yes. An Executive Sprinter takes up to 12 passengers and 12 bags, and SUVs take up to 6 and 6. Tell us about cases and oversized kit when you book, and several pickups can be tracked to different flights on one reservation.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
The flight is tracked and the chauffeur works to the actual landing time. Complimentary waiting starts after a tracked landing, so a delay does not change the fixed price within the included time. If extra waiting would apply, the desk tells you first.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation more than 72 hours before pickup; 10% at 72 hours or less; 50% at 48 hours or less; 100% at 24 hours or less or for a no-show. Refunds go to the original card.
