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Cities Near Burbank

Cities near Burbank, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hollywood, Van Nuys, Pasadena. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Burbank, California is Hollywood, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 20 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hollywood6 mi / 9 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Van Nuys8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Pasadena10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Boyle Heights12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica15 mi / 25 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Inglewood15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Canoga Park17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
El Monte18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Downey19 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Clarita20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Burbank

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hollywood, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Boyle Heights, Santa Monica. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Burbank include Hollywood, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Boyle Heights, Santa Monica. The closest is Hollywood, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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