Balboa Park Miniature Railroad

Category: Amusement park ride in San Diego, California

Address: 1800 Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Phone: +16192394748

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–6:30PM

Monday: 11AM–6:30PM

Tuesday: 11AM–6:30PM

Wednesday: 11AM–6:30PM

Thursday: 11AM–6:30PM

Friday: 11AM–6:30PM

Saturday: 11AM–6:30PM

Reviews

Libra Girl

Aug 9, 2022

I use to ride this train when I was 6 in San Diego! My dad use to take me here when he was stationed in San Diego! Such great memories!! Also use to roller skate back in the 70’s around the park.

Michele Campbell

Jul 15, 2022

$3 for a ticket to ride is wonderful. My three year old adored it. It is close to the carousel so it is worth doing both. We visited the same time as going to the natural history museum and Eve was walkable.

Ryan bauman

Jun 14, 2022

I'm so glad the railroad is back open! The train ride is only $3 per person. It's really cool for kids and adults alike. The ride only lasts a few minutes but has some cool things to see to keep kiddos occupied. Definitely recommend checking it out after leaving the zoo or during a trip around Balboa park

Robert Lewis

May 20, 2018

This train ride has been a favorite destination since I can remember. I have been taking my son on it since he was born. It's such a piece of San Diego history that is fun for the entire family. It doesn't matter how old you are, who's going to turn down a ride in a miniature train? This is a very inexpensive way to put a smile on you and your family's face.

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Questions & Answers

Hi, are you open this month and in December? Also is your train ride inside the zoo itself? Thanks

Mariam Shapera | Nov 20, 2021
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad | Nov 20, 2021

Hi, The train open on weekends and during the week of Thanksgiving in November. In December is weekends and it will be open From Dec 10 to Jan 2. The train is located just outside the Zoo in Balboa Park. Have a good day!

Is the train ride open yet?

Reina Martinez | Aug 17, 2021
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad | Aug 17, 2021

Yes on weekends until mid June, then it will be open daily.

Are you open?

Nikki Hurst | Aug 17, 2021
Jelly Maddeland | Aug 17, 2021

No sorry, unfortunately it is temporary closed due to covid-19 until further notice.

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Is there some sort of multiple ride pass with the train?

Adam Christensen | Aug 17, 2020
Karly Shelton | Aug 17, 2020

No you need to buy tickets for each ride

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Would you be interested in an antique train lantern?

Ray Barnes | Aug 18, 2019
Tyrell Neal | Aug 18, 2019

Sounds fun!

Do you have any job openings? And what is the minimum age?

Caleb D'Arpa | Aug 18, 2019
Eric L | Aug 18, 2019

Try giving them a call at their main phone number and talking to someone about that. You may be able to volunteer or get something part-time during the peak season.

Can you tell me what your hours will be on Monday Dec. 3rd? Will there be Cmas hours yet? Thank you, Sheri Larson

Don & Sheri Larson | Aug 18, 2019
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad | Aug 18, 2019

Hi, The train is closed on Monday December 3rd. We are open all of next week for the Thanksgiving week. Also we will be open for December nights December 7th and 8th and are open starting December 14th through January 6th for the Holiday Season. Richard Diosdado Operations Manager San Diego Zoo

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Why does this site say the Train is open when it is only functioning on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I had a VERY disappointed 3 year old.

Allison Dewse | Aug 18, 2018
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad | Aug 18, 2018

The train schedule is updated, sorry for any inconvenience.

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