Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Hollywood Burbank Airport
Rideshare pickup at BUR is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at BUR
UUber Pickup Zone
West island (ground transportation island) across from Terminal B — 'Rideshare Pickup Area', 6 designated spaces
LLyft Pickup Zone
Same west island across from Terminal B — 'Rideshare Pickup Area'
In the app
Search 'Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)'; app directs to the west island opposite Terminal B — select 'Hollywood Burbank Airport', not a street address
How to find the rideshare zone
Exit either Terminal A or Terminal B and cross to the ground transportation island directly across from the Terminal B entrance — look for 'Rideshare Pickup Area' signs.
Cell Phone Lot
No dedicated cell phone lot; drivers should use Short-Term Parking (metered, typically $1–2 for under 30 min) or wait inside Terminal A or B baggage claim — do not circle the tight access road. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at BUR
When surge peaks: Surge peaks Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons year-round; Pasadena Rose Bowl events, entertainment industry premieres in nearby Burbank studios, and holiday weekends push fares up noticeably.
Wait tip
Only 6 rideshare spaces are available; if all are taken the driver must re-circle — be at the island before requesting so your driver does not have to wait and risk a fine.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at BUR including rental cars and public transit, see the BUR Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for BUR
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →