Plan Your Visit

Plan YourVisit

Located in the heart of Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley, Downtown Burbank is one of Southern California's most accessible destinations. Whether you're traveling from North Hollywood, Glendale, Studio City, Santa Clarita, or Downtown Los Angeles, getting here is simple by train, bus, car, bike, or plane.

Getting Here

Metrolink train at Downtown Burbank Station

Metrolink & Train

The Downtown Burbank Station provides convenient regional rail service throughout Southern California via the Antelope Valley and Ventura County Lines.

Direct connections include:

  • Union Station (with transfers to Amtrak and Metro Rail)
  • Glendale
  • Santa Clarita
  • Ventura County

The Metrolink station is within walking distance of Downtown Burbank shops, dining, and entertainment.

BurbankBus on a Downtown Burbank street

Bus Service

Downtown Burbank is served by BurbankBus and LA Metro, offering convenient local and regional routes.

  • BurbankBus connects neighborhoods throughout the City of Burbank.
  • LA Metro connects to North Hollywood, Universal Studios, Union Station, and greater Los Angeles County.

Plan your route at metro.net or call (323) GO-METRO.

Hollywood Burbank Airport entrance sign

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Located less than 1.5 minutes away, Hollywood Burbank Airport offers nonstop service to major U.S. cities. Rideshare and transit options make travel between BUR and Downtown Burbank seamless.

People riding bikes in Downtown Burbank

Bike, Rideshare & Metro Micro

Downtown Burbank supports sustainable transportation options, including:

  • Bike Lanes and bike parking throughout the district
  • Burbank Hotel Bike Program offers guests of SpringHill Suites Burbank Downtown and Hotel Burbank access to complimentary bikes, offering an easy way to explore nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions at their own pace.
  • Rideshare services
  • Metro Micro on-demand transportation
San Fernando Boulevard intersection in Downtown Burbank

Driving Directions

Downtown Burbank is centered along San Fernando Boulevard between Burbank Boulevard and Alameda Avenue (bounded by Glenoaks Boulevard and Front Street).

From the East (Empire / Los Angeles):

  • I-5 N West to I-5 North
  • Exit Olive Avenue
  • Left on San Fernando Blvd

From the West:

  • I-134 East
  • I-5 North
  • Exit Olive Avenue
  • Left on San Fernando Blvd

From the North:

  • I-5 South
  • Exit Olive Boulevard
  • Right on San Fernando Blvd

Interstate-5/Empire Avenue Interchange

The Interstate-5/Empire Interchange Improvement Project is a series of enhancements to the Interstate 5 freeway, including a new interchange at Empire Avenue. For updates and information on this ongoing project, visit www.my5la.com.

Parking

Downtown Burbank offers more than 5,000 parking spaces, including free public parking structures and convenient on-street options.

On-Street Parking

  • $2.00 per hour
  • Enforced 8:00AM – 12:00AM, daily
  • Available throughout the district

Always check posted signage for time restrictions.

Public Parking Structures & Lots

Multiple public structures and surface lots are located within walking distance of San Fernando Boulevard, Olive Avenue, First Street, and Empire Avenue.

Public parking structures currently offer free parking, subject to posted time limits.

Map of Downtown Burbank public parking structures

Blue squares denote parking structures and red outlines metered street parking.

Public Parking Structures

  • Structure A – Orange Grove
    133 E. Orange Grove Ave
    490 spaces, open daily.
  • Structure G – City Hall
    250 E. Orange Grove Ave
    304 spaces, open daily.
  • Structure H – Cusumano
    120 E. Orange Grove Ave
    453 spaces. 50 public spaces weekdays until 6 p.m.; all spaces free weeknights after 6 p.m. and weekends (excluding leased spaces).
  • Structure M – Courthouse
    301 E. Angeleno Ave
    489 spaces. 87 public spaces weekdays until 6 p.m.; all spaces available weeknights and weekends.
  • Structure N – Gangi weekdays
    255 E. Palm Ave
    481 spaces. 87 public spaces weekdays until 6 p.m.; all spaces available weeknights and weekends.
  • Structure R – Village Walk
    201 E. Angeleno Ave
    120 spaces, open daily.
  • Structure S – The Collection
    250 N. First St
    487 spaces, open daily.

Public Parking Lots

  • Lot B – City Hall
    280 E. Orange Grove Ave
    57 spaces.
  • Lot D – Administrative Services Building
    327 E. Olive Ave
    149 spaces.
  • Lot E – Library Lot
    335 E. Olive Ave
    57 spaces.
  • Lot F – Behind the Deli
    265 E. Orange Grove Ave
    21 spaces.
  • Lot J – First Street
    100 E. Olive Ave
    30 spaces.
  • Lot L – Behind Bank of America
    149 E. Angeleno Ave
    54 spaces.
  • Lot Q – Police/Fire Headquarters
    357 E. Orange Grove Ave
    175 spaces (open after 7 p.m.).

Additional Parking Locations

  • Burbank Boulevard Bridge Underpass
    Burbank & Lake Ave
    33 spaces.
  • Magnolia Park Lots
    916 & 924 Hollywood Way
    43 spaces.
  • Kenwood Lot
    3900 Magnolia Blvd
    16 spaces.
  • Maple Lot
    Maple & Magnolia Blvd
    40 spaces.
Two friends walking together in Downtown Burbank
Woman shopping in Downtown Burbank
Couple sharing popcorn at a Downtown Burbank movie theater

Itineraries

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