Soar Above the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: The Balloon Safari Experience

Getting There

• Driving

  If you're driving from downtown San Diego, take I-5 North to I-15 North. Follow I-15 North for approximately 30 miles. Take exit 30 for CA-78 East towards Escondido. Continue on CA-78 East for about 9 miles, then take the exit for San Pasqual Valley Road. Turn left onto San Pasqual Valley Road and follow it for about 4 miles. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park will be on your left at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027. Parking at the park is available for a fee of $15.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Balloon Safari via public transport, take the San Diego Trolley (Blue Line) to the America Plaza station in downtown San Diego. From there, transfer to the COASTER train at the Santa Fe Depot heading north towards Oceanside. Get off at the Escondido station. From the Escondido station, you will need to use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, or check local bus routes (such as North County Transit District) to get to San Diego Zoo Safari Park at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027. Expect to spend around $5 for the COASTER ticket and additional costs for rideshare or bus fare.

• Rideshare

  If you are already in San Diego County and prefer a more direct route, you can use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Simply enter the destination as 'San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027.' Depending on your starting location, fares may vary, but you can expect a ride from downtown San Diego to cost between $40 to $60.