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DIRECTIONS

Located just minutes from downtown San Diego, Balboa Park can be accessed from most major freeways. Since parking can be difficult during peak times or during major events–consider taking public transportation. No matter which method you choose to visit the Park, we suggest that you try the 511 service for the San Diego area (www.511sd.com). This is a free telephone (dial 511) and Web-based program that provides commuters with up-to-the minute freeway driving times, transit routes and ridesharing information.

Getting to Balboa Park using Public Transportation

Visit Balboa Park using the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), with easy access from the downtown and Mission Valley areas.

Print out a handy map of the bus and trolley systems servicing downtown, the airport, and Balboa Park.
Review the time times for route Routes 120 (Fashion Valley) and Route 7 (Smart Corner) the two main bus routes through Balboa Park
For information and custom transportation routes to Balboa Park, visit San Diego Commute. You'll be given the option of selecting transit routes that are: the fastest; have the fewest transfers; or have the least amount of walking.

Use the Metropolitan Transit System Quick Trip Planner:


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Getting to Balboa Park by Car

If you are driving to Balboa Park, please review our detailed information on parking lots and shuttle services before your trip.

Southbound from I-5 - Take the 10th Avenue Exit off I-5. Turn left on "A" Street and left again on Park Blvd. Follow the signs to Balboa Park.

Northbound from I-5 - Take the B Street/Pershing exit off I-5 to Pershing Street. Take Pershing and then left on Florida Dr. Turn left on Zoo Place to Park Blvd. Left on Park Blvd.

Southbound from Hwy 163 - Take the Park Blvd. exit off Hwy 163. Turn left on Park Blvd. Follow the signs to Balboa Park.