The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
8 h 17 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 2 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for Burbank, CA on Thu, Feb 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct trains cover the 544 km distance in an average of 8 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 17 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest trains will take 8 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$85 Average price | $238 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA trains for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
710 Gold Runner · 5910 AMTRAK | 4:18 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 8h27 | 12:45 AM Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA | 1 transfer | ||
11 Coast Starlight | 4:39 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 12h05 | 4:44 AM Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
712 Gold Runner · 5912 AMTRAK | 6:28 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 8h17 | 2:45 AM Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA | 1 transfer | ||
| Thursday, February 26 | ||||||
718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 1:58 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 7h57 | 9:55 AM Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA | 1 transfer | ||
This is the last train of the day. | ||||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€58) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 7h 57m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average train duration 9h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€58) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 57m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 22:35 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Caltrain from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA trainsAmtrak, Caltrain trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Burbank, CA from $41 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Burbank, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Francisco, CA to Burbank, CA
- Unattended paid parking is available at the nearby Bob Hope Airport.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- The station is unstaffed and primarily serves as a connection point for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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