Pasadena, CA Airport Information
Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Distance: 15 miles
Approximate taxi fare: $57 USD
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Pasadena in Burbank, the Bob Hope Airport is a gateway to and from the region for more than 4.5 million passengers per year. The airport provides non-stop service throughout the western United States, direct flights to New York City and connecting flights throughout the entire country. Six major carriers operate out of Bob Hope Airport including Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Express.
A convenient and efficient facility for business and leisure travelers alike, Bob Hope Airport features a number of services and amenities including wireless Internet access, restaurants, gift shops and valet parking.
Airline carriers serving Bob Hope International Airport
- Alaska Airlines
- Delta Express
- JetBlue
- Southwest Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Approximate taxi fare: $99 USD
Pasadena, CA Public Transportation
Pasadena Area Rapid Transit System (ARTS)
The city of Pasadena's convenient public bus system operates nine different routes throughout the region. Stops include such popular destinations as downtown Pasadena, Colorado Boulevard, the Playhouse District, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and all six Metro Gold Line stops.
Bus schedules vary, but most routes operate Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Regular one-way fare is $0.50 for youths grades K-12 and seniors and $0.75 for adults.
Metro Gold Line
Operated by the Los Angeles County Public Transit Authority, the Metro Gold Line ferries passengers from Pasadena to Los Angeles. The Gold Line light rail system spans 13.7 miles and operates six stops within Pasadena, one in South Pasadena and six in Los Angeles.
The Gold Line runs every 10 minutes on weekdays during peak morning and afternoon hours, every 12 minutes during mid-day, and every 20 minutes during late night hours. Regular one-way fare is $1.25 per person. Seniors ages 62 and older ride for $0.55. Regular all-day passes are $5.
Shuttles
Several shuttle companies feature door-to-door service from both Los Angeles International and Bob Hope Airport. Companies such as Prime Time Shuttle, Super Shuttle and XPress Shuttle operate out of both airports. Average fare from Bob Hope Airport to downtown Pasadena is $25. From Los Angeles International the average fare is $27.
Rental Cars
Several familiar rental car companies, including Advantage, Avis, Hertz and Thrifty, serve Bob Hope Airport. Agency counters can be found in Terminal B.
Los Angeles International Airport is serviced by approximately 40 rental car companies located off-site. LAX shuttle buses are available to take passengers to and from off-site rental car locations. Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise and Thrifty are among the 10 rental car companies that offer courtesy shuttles to pick up and drop off their customers at airport terminals.
Taxis
Taxis can be found on the lower/arrival level outside each terminal of Los Angeles International Airport and on the islands outside the terminal at Bob Hope Airport. Average fares from Los Angeles International to the city range from $70 to $90. The average fare from Bob Hope Airport to downtown Pasadena is $50.