There are 4 ways to get from Burbank to Altadena by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram, line 662 bus
best- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram
- Take the bus from Lake Station to Altadena / Lakebus 662
1h 47m$10–13Drive 14.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Altadenacar 14.2 mi
19 min$3–4Line 501 bus, line 662 bus
- Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Del Marbus 501
- Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Altadena / Lakebus 662
2h 16m$4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Burbank to Altadenataxi 14.2 mi
19 min$55–70
Burbank to Altadena by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Altadena is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Altadena is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to Altadena. However, there are services departing from 1st / Orange Grove and arriving at Altadena / Lake via North Hollywood Station and Raymond / Del Mar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Burbank and Altadena is 31 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Altadena without a car is to train and tram and line 662 bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $9 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Burbank to Altadena, including transfers.
Burbank to Altadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from North Hollywood Station.
Burbank to Altadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Raymond / Del Mar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Altadena is 14 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Burbank to Altadena.
There are 2241+ hotels available in Altadena.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from 1st / Orange Grove to Altadena / Lake via North Hollywood Station and Raymond / Del Mar in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Lake Station to Altadena / Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from North Hollywood Station to Raymond / Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Altadena / Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
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