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)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
San Jacinto Mountain
San Jacinto Mountain
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
Reviews
1,655 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Views
Tina P,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We went later in the afternoon which was great because it was less crowded. Much recommended. So nice to experience the sun setting behind the mountain. What a beautiful experience. The mountain and the views are breath-taking. There are hiking trails and a cafe and restaurant. There are a couple of short films you can watch, one on the building of the tram and the other on the wildlife. We recommend both. The tram is well worth the admission
Outstanding view
Charles H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The ride up the mountain is excellent and the staff is positive, pleasant and helpful. The altitude-based change in vegetation is extraordinary. Overall, an excellent activity. Highly recommended.
Top of the World
Valerie D,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day at the top of the mountain. Enjoyed a snack and wine at the Pine Restaurant on top. The views were fabulous.
Everyone of the staff was...
Mabel L,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everyone of the staff was so friendly! The attendant that was taking us up in the tram was very informative and friendly. We went on the tram to have dinner at the restaurant and our waiter Jeff was so nice and welcoming. Definitely will be back..
The tram is a feat of...
Barbara L,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tram is a feat of engineering that is fun to experience. The trip up and down is stunning. The people who work there seem to really like their jobs and want to give the riders a good experience.
Best Experience Ever
Robert C,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything went great! Between the guard at the entry gate, the ticket office and the gondola operator we were impressed. The trips (up and down) were fun, the operators kept us informed and laughing. Because it was Halloween the music he played kept in tune with the holiday spirit. Great experience and we will do it again..
I Absolutely don't like...
Ron G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I Absolutely don't like Heights so going with friends who knew this helped. The Views ARE ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!
Our favorite day
NHMNfam,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our favorite day of our Palm Springs trip by far! The ride up was amazing, capped off by the 1.5 mile hike at the top. Do it..it’s amazing. The trip down, for me who is afraid of heights, was a bit unnerving but Gil, the Tram operator, was amazing! He talked me down and made me feel at ease. Thank you!! One thing that I would recommend if you are on a time constraint is to book your tour at a specific time. We booked through TripAdvisor, got there and had to convert the voucher to a ticket and ended up having to wait an hour and a half. It was a great wait because we sat on the patio and enjoyed the tram and the ambience. However, the weight was unexpected.
Had a bladt!
Angel L,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my 2nd time on the Tram. We had a blast! The rider operators were friendly and fun! They ensured our safety, gave history and played some great music. All of us passengers were singing and having a great time!
A different view of Palm Springs
jwherrmann3,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Took the time to take the PSAT up the mountain to Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Arrived around noon and planned to spend the day hiking around mountain station and the wilderness. Wait for the tramway up was a little long (90 min), but there were comfortable areas to wait inside and outside. We purchased tickets on-site on a Tuesday, but our schedule was flexible, so we didn't mind the wait. If you have a set schedule you want to keep, I suggest purchasing tickets online. After a stop at the ranger station to get a permit, we decided on the Round Valley loop (4-5 miles). We had dinner reservations at Peak restaurant at mountain station after the hike. There are lockers at mountain station where we kept a pack with fresh clothes for dinner. Had the most enjoyable ride back down the mountain because of car/tram employee, Gil, who had the entire tram singing and dancing to popular songs as we rode through the dark.
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