The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Los Angeles Downtown is 12 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.
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Enjoy fewer crowds and a great location in Burbank
The airport's prime location was also pointed out as a major benefit to flying into BUR over LAX. Depending on the time of year travelers fly, prices might be higher flying into BUR.
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) source Also known as the Bob Hope Airport, this airport in Los Angeles is closest to Hollywood and central LA, thus, acquiring its name. And although it is much smaller than the LAX airport, it is most convenient if you want to stay near Universal Studios or Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Hip and historic, Downtown Los Angeles (or simply DTLA) offers big-city excitement with trendy restaurants, cultural attractions, budget-friendly shopping, and major-league sports.
BUR is also the only airport in the area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. It's a great place for celebrity sightings as many stars use Burbank Hollywood to slip into town avoiding fans and paparazzi. Many stars live in the Burbank area.
Hollywood is where all the transplants and tourists live and play. DTLA is more a local vibe and has a bit more edge. What you get is location and the competition. It has little to do with quality of the hotel.
Wherever the restaurants and bars are, it's ok for the most part. The cops tend to patrol the areas of interest pretty well to maintain enough safety to enjoy your time there. There are street people and homeless walking or hanging around, but that's pretty much every downtown area of every major US City.
The best times to visit Los Angeles are from March to May and between September and November, when the air is more breathable and the crowds are less oppressive.