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 To Expect
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
San Jacinto Mountain
San Jacinto Mountain
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 points
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
Reviews
1,798 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Eugene S,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The biggest issue is you have to stand in line with others that are buying a ticket to turn in your vouchers to get your tickets. Should be a kiosk to scan the voucher to receive tickets. I do like that Viator was a few dollars cheaper than buying at tram site and easy to buy online, plus Viator notifications and easy to change date!
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
tammeyg2026,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful way to spend the day. Make sure you bring warm clothes as it is freezing and windy.
What a view!
M6223XTtammyp,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a real nice experience. Beautiful scenery from up about.
Great excursion!
Clint S,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Truly amazing. The view from the top is absolutely fantastic! Even the short nature walk was beautiful and interesting.
Spectacular views
ruth1492018,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and well worth doing- tramway ride gives spectacular views and the Tram driver shared info about the skyway and the landscape. Walks and views from the top are breathtaking- highly recommend this to anyone visiting Palm Springs
Enjoyable ride, great hiking, and good food!
Jonathan S,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun trip up the mountain and great hiking around up there! You'll enjoy it! And the food at the Mountain cafe is a great way to recharge!
Amazing Views
K1777QBjohnp,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views from the top are amazing. Go up an hour or two before sunset for the best views across the valley. Peaks Restaurant was, to our surprise, excellent and no more expensive the restaurants in the valley. Buy tickets beforehand and due to congestion and parking which all take time plan on being there at least 20 minutes before your departure time. Bring a parka, as temperatures at the top are around 30-40 degrees cooler than the valley. Be sure to take all the various walkways, all of which have different views.
Fun with friends
Nichole K,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s very good. Fun to do with friends to just see the sights. We enjoyed it on a girls trip just to see the sights. Not to do a big hike. Every fun!
Plan so your experience is better
455anniek,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Prepare to wait for your boarding time — ours took about two hours. There’s also a $15 parking fee to keep in mind. A shuttle runs from the parking lot to the tram station, which makes the process easier. Bring your own snacks and drinks, especially if you want healthier options, because choices on-site are limited. The tram ride gets crowded. Views are fantastic.
Exciting tramway ride
305cindyn,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saved $8 per person in the ticket but put on a waiting list for the actual ride. The clerk explained that there are days that this ticket would not have worked if there were too many passengers onboard because third-party tickets board last or if there are vacancy and good only for the day tickets were bought. We were just lucky that we only waited an hour—the ones that bought theirs at Aerial Tramway got priority boarding.
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