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Burbank Bob Hope Airport Guide (BUR)

Airport info
Code: BUR
Address:
2627 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California 91505, United States
Location:

The airport is located 5km (3 miles) northwest of Burbank and 20km (12 miles) north of Los Angeles.

Number of terminals: 2
Telephone:
(818) 840 8840.
Timezone: GMT -8:00
Burbank Bob Hope Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Bob Hope Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Plans were approved in August 2010 for construction of a new US$120 million (£75 million) integrated transport centre, facilitating seamless transfers between air, rail and road transportation. It is due to open in 2012, and access from the terminals will be via covered walkway.

Information: 

An information desk is centrally located in Terminal A. Courtesy telephones are available throughout the terminal. Call (818) 840 8830 for Lost and Found, Airport Operations and Security.

Website: 
www.bobhopeairport.com
Transfer between terminals: 

Terminals A and B are housed in the same building and are within walking distance of each other.

Driving directions: 

The airport is the closest airport to Hollywood and central Los Angeles. The airport is located on Hollywood Way, which can be accessed via the Golden State Freeway I-5. From Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles, take Hollywood Highway-101 northbound, which leads into Hollywood Hwy-170. Turn right into Victory Boulevard and then left into Hollywood Way.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: Local commuter trains, Metrolink (tel: 1 800 371 5465; www.metrolinktrains.com) and Amtrak (tel: 1 800 872 7245; www.amtrak.com) both serve the airport station, which is situated on Empire Avenue, at the south entrance to the airport. The station is within walking distance, but an airport tram shuttles passengers the short distance to the station. Metrolink services run regularly to Los Angeles Union Station and other destinations, while the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train travels between San Diego and San Luis Obispo and stops at Bob Hope Airport 10 times daily (five northbound, five southbound).

Public transport road: 

Bus: The airport is served by MTA public buses (tel: 1 800 266 6883; www.mta.net), which run to Hollywood (bus 163), Burbank (bus 165) and downtown Los Angeles (bus 94).

Taxi: Taxis and shuttles are available from the airport, departing from the islands in front of the terminal building.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

A bank is situated at the main entrance on Hollywood Boulevard, near the economy car park C. There are ATMs located around the terminal.

Food: 

There are various snack bars and restaurants.

Shopping: 

There are various gift shops within the terminal, including newsagents.

Luggage: 

Skycap assistance is available at the airport, which operates a lost and found service (tel: (818) 840 8830).

Other: 

There are several rest rooms at the airport and also a shoeshine service.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are two conference rooms available to the public on a pre-arranged basis; reservations can be made through the airport's Operations Department (tel: (818) 840 8833). The Glendale Room accommodates 12-15 people and the Skyroom can seat 195 people. Both are hired by the hour or in three-hour blocks. The nearby Marriott Burbank Airport hotel (tel: (818) 843 6000; www.marriott.com) and the Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale (tel: (818) 956 5466; www1.hilton.com) offer extensive business and conference facilities.

Disabled facilities: 

Services for the disabled include TDD phones located at gates A1, A6, B3 and the Terminal B lobby. Lifts are available to board aircraft, and wheelchair accessible shuttles link the long term car parks within the terminal.

Car parking: 

Short-term parking is available at a four-storey car park opposite the airport entry road in front of the main terminal; all vehicles entering short-term and valet parking are subject to a search. Long-term parking is available at economy car parks A, B, C and D, and there is a free shuttle between the economy car parks and the terminal building. To check space availability in the parking lots, call (818) 565 1308. Valet parking (tel: (818) 260 9602) is available from directly in front of the main terminal entrance.

Car rental: 

Car hire desks are located in Terminal B baggage reclaim. Alamo, Avis, Hertz and National are all on-site. Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Thrifty and others are all located off the airport site and can be reached by shuttle minibuses, which run on a semi-scheduled basis and are available via courtesy telephones located in both baggage reclaim areas. Hertz is also located at the nearby railway station.

Airport hotels

A number of hotels are located within the vicinity of the airport.

Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre

The Burbank Airport Marriot Hotel & Convention Centre is situated opposite the main entrance to the airport and is connected to the airport terminal by shuttle bus. The hotel offers extensive business and conference facilities.

Telephone: (818) 843 6000.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Hilton Glendale & Executive Meeting Centre

The 4-star Hilton Glendale & Executive Meeting Centre is located in Glendale's busniess district and offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport. Other facilities include a business centre, swimming pool and spa.

Telephone: (818) 956 5466.
Website:
www.hilton.com
Ramada Inn Burbank Airport

Ramada Inn Burbank Airport is located near Bob Hope Airport and provides a shuttle sevice to the airport. Other facilities include a restaurant, business centre and a gym.

Telephone: (818) 843 5955.
Website:
http://www.ramada.com
Travelodge Burbank-Glendale

Travelodge Burbank-Glendale is located near Bob Hope Airport and provides a shuttle service to/from the airport. A free breakfast and free internet are avilable and there is also a swimming pool on site.

Telephone: (818) 845 2408.
Website:
www.travelodge.com

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