Santa Clarita is about 35 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by car via the I-5 freeway through the Newhall Pass — longer in morning rush hour, when the pass backs up reliably. The Metrolink commuter rail Antelope Valley Line stops at the Newhall and Santa Clarita stations, connecting to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles in around 50 minutes. The nearest major airport is Los Angeles International (LAX), though Burbank Airport (Bob Hope/Hollywood Burbank) to the southeast is often a more convenient choice for visitors combining Santa Clarita with the Valley.