Airports in California

Bob Hope Airport (Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport) (BUR):www.burbankairport.com is 5km (3 miles) from LA.

To / from the airport: Metrolink (Monday to Friday only), MTA Bus lines and Amtrak (see Rail) have nearby stations at Burbank and there are free connecting shuttles to/from the airport. The airport is also connected by many MTA bus lines. Taxis are readily available.

Facilities: Shops and restaurants, ATMs and tourist information. Car hire is provided by Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. There are no business facilities at the airport.

John Wayne Airport (Orange County) (SNA):www.ocair.com is located in Santa Ana, California, 56km (35 miles) south of Los Angeles.

To/from the airport: Buses, shuttles and taxis are all available at the airport.

Facilities: ATMs, two fast-food outlets, restaurants, bars/cafés and gift shops.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):www.lawa.org is 24km (15 miles) southwest of Los Angeles.

To/from the airport: A free shuttle service to the Aviation Station, buses, taxis and car rental companies are available.

Facilities: ATMs, bureaux de change, Internet access, fast-food outlets, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and ice cream parlors are available across the airport.

Oakland International Airport (OAK):www.oaklandairport.com is located 19km (12 miles) southeast of Oakland.

To/from the airport: Connection to the airport from the Amtrak Station at Jack London Square is available. Taxis and buses are also available.

Facilities: ATMs, fax and data port services, post boxes, restaurants and duty-free shopping.

Ontario International Airport (ONT):www.lawa.org is located 56km (35 miles) from Los Angeles.

To/from the airport: Buses, door-to-door shuttle service and taxis are available.

Facilities: ATMs, business centre, restaurants, cafés, bars and shops.

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP):www.palmspringsairport.com is located in Palm Springs.

To/from the airport: Exit I-10 at Gene Autry Trail (Palm Drive). Turn right at Ramon Avenue and then right at Kirk Douglas Way and head for the airport entrance.

Facilities: ATMs, restaurants, four shopping outlets, children's play area and golf-themed shops and cafes are available.

Sacramento International Airport (SMF):www.sacairports.org is located 19km (12 miles) north of Sacramento.

To/from the airport: A bus service on the intercity bus route 42 to central Sacramento, Davis and Woodland. An on-call shuttle service to Sacramento and other counties. Taxis are also available.

Facilities: ATMs and a full-service post office located outside the terminal complex. Restaurants, a food court, gift shop and newsagent.

San Diego International Airport (SAN):www.san.org is located 3km (2 miles) northwest of San Diego.

To/from the airport: Taxi, limousine and shuttle bus services to hotels and central San Diego destinations. Car rental companies represented at the airport.

Facilities: Bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants, bars, fast-food outlets, coffee shops, snack bars and shops.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO):www.flysfo.com is located 22km (14 miles) south of San Francisco.

To/from the airport: Rail and shuttle services available as well as buses, taxis and minibuses.

Facilities: ATMs, full service bank, bureaux de change, bars/cafes, restaurants and four duty-free shops. Medical centre, nurseries, showers, a hair salon, shoeshine services and an aquarium.

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC):www.sjc.org is located 5km (3 miles) northwest of San Jose.

To/from the airport: Light rail and metro train routes to destinations across the Bay area. Shuttles, charter buses and taxis are readily available.

Facilities: ATMs, bureau de change, postal facilities, Internet stations, cafés, bars, fast-food outlets, snack bars, restaurants and duty-free shops.