Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

Overview

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On a hot summer's day, one of the best things to do in Palm Springs is to take a ride from the dry desert floor with the Aerial Tramway, 5,873 feet up into the cool climate of the San Jacinto Mountains. Come and ascend into a pristine wilderness aboard the world's largest rotating tramcars! Truly one of the greatest experiences in Southern California!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please present voucher to the ticket office. Tickets will be timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis.

The Tramway is subject to delays and periodic shutdowns due to unforeseen circumstances and is not responsible for ticket refunds or the inability to redeem a voucher

Tramway cars hold 80 people each and there are no seats. Passengers remain standing throughout the journey up the mountain

Distance is approximately 12,800 feet, with a vertical ascent of 5,873 feet - 15 minutes travel time one way

The tramway is known as a double reversible type of aerial tramway. Each car remains on one pair of track cables moving up and down without turning around. Each car serves as a counter balance to the other, the descending car is helping pull the ascending car up the mountain

Strollers are permitted on this tour

During holiday periods, you may experience long lines. We recommend you travel outside of these peak times to fully enjoy everything the tramway and mountain have to offer.

There is parking in 13 paved lots near Valley Station. There is free shuttle service from parking lots to Valley Station entrance available weekends and holiday periods

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Round-trip tram ride

Tickets timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop off

Parking ($15.00 per vehicle)

What To Expect

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

San Jacinto Mountain

•Admission Included

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

Reviews

4.42

1,572 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1147

209

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Ride to the top
Barry C,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Parking is not included so plan on another $15 when you arrive. Tram ride is about ten minutes in a revolving car, so great views no matter where you stand. small info center at the top, as well as a snack bar, bar and restaurant. And plenty of hiking and walking trails for all levels.
Great experience!
Leann S,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We still had to get in line to exchange our Viator voucher for tickets, but the process went smoothly. The tram was clean and staff very friendly. We took a shorty hike around the area on the top and ate lunch in their restaurant. Overall a fantastic experience
Unforgettable
Debra P,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
2.00
It is very beautiful. An unforgettable experience. The tram ride back was so fun. The driver played great music and he made jokes and made it lots of fun. There was a man and woman in the gift shop on the mountain that were rude. I needed a larger sweatshirt that I bought from the nice man down the mountain. He suggested I ask up the mountain if the had a larger size that I could trade it for. When I first walked up to the counter they both looked at me like I was interrupting their conversation and then when I told the lady what I needed she looked at the man and said now why would he tell her that. And she appeared agitated with the nice young man below and with me. I then asked her if she didn’t want to do it and she then stated just go ahead and see if you can find the size. She was no help at all and just plain rude in my opinion and that is why I rated it a 2. The nice young man in the gift shop below even helped me look through all of the sweatshirts and even went to the back to see if he had one in the stock room. She just continued to chat with the other man she was working with and did nothing to help but what was worse is the way I felt when I left there like I had done something wrong. I told my travel mates how she treated me and they were furious as well.
Wonderful day on the tram
Shari F,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tram is so much fun. Such beautiful views on your way up and at the top. Great staff. Sofia was our waitress and she was great!! Very friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back.
It’s worth the ride It...
Irma V,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s worth the ride It was fun riding the tram as it rotate and goes up and down Below u can hike at Mt Jacinto park or just enjoy the view We ate at Pines Cafe with finger foods like chicken finger, French fries , some soups and soda Well recommended .