Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Burien travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burien

With a population of 33,313, Burien is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burien has to offer.

Where to Eat in Burien

If you’re looking for affordable options, Frankie's B Town Bistro (653 SW 152nd St) and The Crawfish Hut Seattle (15706 1st Ave S) are great picks.

When to visit Burien

Burien in October
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burien in October
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burien

Plane

When flying to Burien, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burien include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Burien departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burien. The train journey from Burien to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burien is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 10 miles from Burien. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burien, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Burien takes 90 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burien, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burien include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Burien departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burien. The train journey from Burien to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burien is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 10 miles from Burien. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burien, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Burien takes 90 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Burien

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Burien

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burien

Most booked hotels in Burien

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Country Inn & Suites Seattle-Tacoma Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2672 reviews)
$119+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle-Airport
4 stars
Good (7.2, 2848 reviews)
$154+
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Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 stars
Good (7.1, 2640 reviews)
$83+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
2 stars
Good (6.8, 2729 reviews)
$80+
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Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 3820 reviews)
$82+
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Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 2252 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Burien

Renting a car in Burien costs $37 per day, on average, or $222 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 65% cheaper than airport locations in Burien.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Burien (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Burien is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burien costs $37 per day, on average, or $222 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 65% cheaper than airport locations in Burien.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Burien (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Burien is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Burien

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Compact
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