Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Entry + Roundtrip Transport

About this experience

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tickets with a Roundtrip Tram Ride Book Palm Springs Aerial Tramway tickets for a roundtrip ride in the world's largest rotating tram car, climbing about 2.5 miles up the cliffs of Chino Canyon to Mount San Jacinto State Park. The car turns slowly as it rises, so everyone gets the full view of the desert floor, the canyon walls and the Coachella Valley during the climb of about 10 minutes. The ride starts at the Valley Station, at about 2,643 feet, and ends at the Mountain Station, at 8,516 feet. At the top the air is usually around 30 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than in Palm Springs, so in winter you can go from palm trees to snow in one ride. The Mountain Station has viewing decks, a theatre, a natural history museum, restaurants and the start of more than 50 miles of hiking trails in the state park. What Your Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Ticket Includes Roundtrip ride in the rotating tram car between the Valley Station and the Mountain Station Entry to the theatre at the top, with an 18-minute film on the history of the Tramway Entry to the natural history museum at the Mountain Station Guided nature walks with state park volunteers, when they are running The "roundtrip" in the ticket name means the tram ride up and back down. Transport to the Valley Station, hotel pickup and parking are not included. Parking is paid on site, and maps and nature books at the museum cost a small extra fee. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Opening Hours and Visit Tips In the winter season (5 October 2026 to 27 May 2027) the first tram goes up at 10am on weekdays and 8am on weekends and holidays. The last tram up is at 8pm and the last tram down at 9:30pm. Cars leave at least every half hour, and the ticket booth opens 30 minutes before the first tram. Hours can change, and the Tramway closes for a few weeks each year for maintenance, usually in September. Bring layers, a hat, sunscreen and drinking water, and wear flat, comfortable shoes for the trails. In winter, boots are a good idea if there is snow at the top. If you want to hike in the wilderness area, pick up a free permit at the Long Valley Ranger Station at the top. Pets are not allowed, and chewing gum is not permitted on the premises. Making a desert weekend of it? See more things to do in Palm Springs, read our guide to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, or add a few days of Los Angeles tours and attractions. How Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tickets Work Choose your date and ticket type, then show your mobile ticket at the Valley Station at 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early in busy periods, as the road up to the station is steep and parking can take time. Children under 16 must be with an adult aged 21 or over. Infants ride free but need a boarding pass from the ticket booth on the day. The Valley Station, the Mountain Station and the tram cars are all wheelchair accessible. Trails at the top are natural mountain paths and are not step-free. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, so check the weather and your plans before you book.

Highlights

• Ride the world's largest rotating tram car up the cliffs of Chino Canyon
• Climb from 2,643 feet to 8,516 feet in about 10 minutes
• Watch an 18-minute film on the history of the Tramway at the top
• Explore viewing decks and trails in Mount San Jacinto State Park

What is included

• Roundtrip tram ride between the Valley Station and the Mountain Station
• Entry to the theatre with an 18-minute film on the Tramway
• Entry to the natural history museum
• Guided nature walks with state park volunteers, when running

Not included

• Parking (paid on site)
• Transport to the Valley Station
• Maps and nature books at the museum

Before you go

Show your mobile ticket at the Valley Station, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. Winter hours (5 October 2026 to 27 May 2027): first tram up at 10am on weekdays and 8am on weekends and holidays; last tram up at 8pm, last tram down at 9:30pm. It is usually around 30 degrees Fahrenheit cooler at the top, so bring warm layers. Children under 16 must be with an adult aged 21 or over. Infants ride free with a boarding pass from the ticket booth on the day. Parking is paid on site and is not included. Pets are not allowed.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.