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 Palm Springs Tram - Tramway Info!
Palm Springs Aerial Tram Ticket Info - Highlights - History - Hours of Operation - Mountain-top Dining - Palm Spring Lodging
Take the Palm Springs Tram's Rotating Cable Cars
to the Top of Palm Springs, California:
Cable Car Info - Palm Springs Tram - the Most Popular Palm Springs Tourist Attraction!
While enjoying your Palm Springs Vacation, experience The Palm Springs Tram, one of the best local favorites and the most popular Palm Springs Tourist Attraction... these world-famous rotating cable cars provide an amazing scenic adventure to the top of the beautiful and often snow-capped Mt San Jacinto's Chino Canyon. This year, more than 400,000 will visit the awe-inspiring sights available from the worlds's largest rotating tram cars at the Palm Springs Tram, the area's most popular year-round tourist destination. Listed here is information and descriptions of things to do at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tram...
Palm Springs Tram -
The Aerial Tramway
Open 7 Days a Week -
Year-Round, Including Holidays!
 Palm Springs Tram
Location & Directions:
Driving directions to Palm Springs Tram Cable Cars: Take North Palm Canyon Drive (Highway 111), north of Racquet Club Road, west to Tramway Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262. For more information, the Palm Springs Tram phone is: (760)325-1449. For Palm Springs Tram Restaurants, phone: 760-327-1592.
Palm Springs Tramway - Tram Cable Cars - Open to the Public - Now Open Daily - Open 7 Days!
Palm Springs Tram - Hours of Operation
Palm Springs Tram rotating cable cars (the worlds largest rotating tramway cars) depart at least every half hour beginning 10 a.m., Monday-Friday; starting at 8 a.m. weekends and holiday periods. Last car up is 8 p.m., with the last car down at 9:45 p.m. Info phone number: 760 325-1449.
Palm Springs Tram Prices:
Tickets for Admission
Prices:
Adults $21.00
Children $14.00 (ages 3-12)
Seniors $19.00 (60+)
Palm Springs Tram Ride & Dine Prices
Available starting 3 p.m
Adults $30.00
Children $19.00
Palm Springs Tram - Info
Quick History
Opened to the Public:
September 1963
Capacity:
Two 80-passenger rotating enclosed cars
Elevation:
Valley Station - 2,643'
Mountain Station - 8,516'
Distance Traveled to top of Tram:
Approximately 12,800' with vertical ascent of 5,873' - 15 minutes travel time one way
Interesting Tram Visitor Info:
It's much cooler at the top of the Palm Springs Tram, so consider taking a jacket with you. In fact, it's often 20-30 degrees cooler at the mountain station (8,516 feet) than at the valley station.
The ride to the top of the tram is two and one half miles from the valley station, up Chino Canyon, 15 minutes travel time each way - with breathtaking views stretching as much as 50 miles in all directions as your car rotates to provide optimal views.
Five towers support four 1-7/8" steel cables as well as four hauling cables, two auxiliary cables and a communications cable.
The first tower is the tallest at 214' high; Tower Number Four is the shortest at 56 1/2' high. The weight of steel in the five towers totals 263 tons; the weight of the 11 cables totals 330 tons. The maximum span between towers is 3,455' between Towers 3 and 4.
The Palm Springs Tram is often referred to as one of the 'wonders of the engineering world' because the towers supporting the cables and the tram cars ascending the mountain were erected with the assistance of helicopters more than 40 years ago in 1963.
Palm Springs Tram Hours:
Cars depart at least every half hour from 10 a.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. weekends and holiday periods. Last car up is 8 p.m. with the last car down at 9:45 p.m.
Location & Information:
Open Daily! The Palm Springs Tram Valley Station, where tickets may be purchased daily, is located on the north edge of Palm Springs. Take Tramway Road West from Highway 111, the Tram station is located west on Tramway Road, 3 1/2 miles up the hill.
Palm Springs Tram
Things to Do Info
Restaurant Scenic Dining — Top of the Tram Dining. Ride 'n' Dine - Enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Southern California when you dine at the Palm Springs Top of the Tram Restaurant. After 3:00 p.m. you can purchase Palm Springs Tram Ride 'n' Dine combination ticket which includes the round trip Tram ride and dinner at the Top of the Tram Restaurant. Dinner is available starting at 4 p.m.
Winter Adventure Center
Cross-country ski and snowshoeing rental equipment will be available for rental during snow season.
Palm Springs Tram Hiking Trails
At the top of the Palm Springs Tram within the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness are 54 miles of hiking trails which should be sufficient to satisfy the appetite of the most avid outdoor enthusiast. Trails range from the awe-inspiring five and one-half mile trek to the 10,834 foot peak of San Jacinto to the just over one mile nature walk through picturesque Long Valley, located just behind the Tram's Mountain Station.
Palm Springs Tram Camping
Primitive campsites are located in four designated area campgrounds throughout the Wilderness area at the top of the mountain of the Palm Springs tram-way. Wilderness permits are required for any hiking or backpacking. Day permits may be obtained from the Ranger Station located in Long Valley. Requests for advance permits may be made in person or in writing. No phone or fax requests can be accepted.
Guided Nature Walks
Palm Springs Tram guided nature walks are a wonderful way to learn about the natural environment at the Top of the Tram. There is no charge for this one-of-a kind Palm Springs Tramway experience.
Top of the Tram
Palm Springs Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country ski enthusiasts have found the State Park at the top of the Palm Springs Tram to be unsurpassed in its challenging terrain. You can bring your own equipment or you can rent skis, boots and poles at the Palm Springs Tram Adventure Center.
Family Fun in the Snow
People of all ages can enjoy fun in the snow, and only a few inches of snow are necessary. Sleds and cold weather apparel are available for purchase in the Mountain Gift shop
Snow-Shoeing - Palm Springs
For those wanting to take a walk during the winter into the back country, snowshoe rentals are available. Wilderness permits are required for anyone venturing outside of Long Valley, and may be obtained from the Ranger Station located in Long Valley.
Snow Camping
For the more adventurous and well-experienced, snow camping offers a special way to spend a winter weekend. Requests for advance permits may be made in person or in writing.
Palm Springs Tram
Group Ticket Sales Info
Additional information about group packages, group event opportunities, and meeting facilities. For more information please email: groupsales@pstramway.com or phone (760)325-1449.
Gift Shop
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has two gift shops. One is located in the Valley Station and the other at the Mountain Station. Each carries a selection of unique Tramway souvenirs. For your convenience, you can soon purchase selected products online. For more information on specialty items please e-mail: splentl@pstramway.com or phone 760 325-1449 (ask for Gifts).
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
Contact Information
Phone: (760)325-1449
Website: www.pstramway.com
Directions: Take North Palm Canyon Drive (Highway 111), past Racquet Club Road, west on Tramway Road, Palm Springs, California, 92262. For more information, please call: 760 325-1449
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