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Ride the Palm Springs Tram Cable Cars to the Top of Palm Springs, California!
Cable Car Info - Palm Springs Tram - Most Popular Palm Springs Attraction
Featuring The World's Largest Rotating Tram & Cable Cars
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.
The Tram's world-famous rotating cable cars provide an amazing scenic adventure to the top of the beautiful and often snow-capped Mt San Jacinto. This year, more than 400,000 will visit the -inspiring sights from the world's largest rotating cable cars at the Palm Springs Tram, the area's most popular year-round tourist attraction. Here you'll find complete information about things to do and see atop of the Palm Springs Aerial Tram.
Palm Springs Tram -
The Aerial Tramway
Cable Car Ride
Open 7 Days a Week
Open Year-Round, Including Holidays
 Palm Springs Tram
Cable Cars
Location & Directions:
Tram info updated June, 2010
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 Cable Cars Ride, address: 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, Ca., 92262. Phone (760)325-1391.
Palm Springs Tramway - Tram Cable Cars - Open to the Public - Now Open Daily - 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. Want to ride the Palm Springs cable car tramway? For more info, phone number: 760- 325-1449.
Palm Springs Tram Rates:
Tickets for Admission
Prices as of June 2010:
Adults $22.95
Children $15.25 (ages 3-12)
Seniors $20.95 (60+)
10% military discount with valid military ID.
Children under age 2 are free.
Twilight Special Rate:
The Palm Springs Tram offers a special Twilight discounted Ticket available after 3 p.m. daily. Twilight Admission is $19.95 for adults and seniors and $12.95 for children ages 3-12.
Reservations for admission at any time are not required and not accepted.
Palm Springs Tramway
Hours & Prices
Tram Prices and Hours of Operation are Subject To Change Without Notice.
Palm Springs Tram
"Ride & Dine" Prices
Available starting at 3 p.m
Price includes dinner atop the Tram at the Restuarant
Adults $35.50
Children $23.00
Includes dinner at the "Peaks" cafeteria-style restaurant at the top of the Tram.
Palm Springs Tram - Info
Annual Tramway Passes available for
$150.00 adults
$90 children
$60 summer unlimited pass
Palm Springs Tram History
Opened to the Public:
Year built in, completed in September 1963.
Since opening in 1963, more than 13 million people have made the trip to the top of the mountain in the Palm Springs Tram's rotating cable cars ride! Before opening in 1963, the only way to the top of the Tram was by hiking several hours from Idyllwild, Ca.
A vintage cable car displayed at the Tram entrance.
The Tram's Cable Cars:
Featuring two 80-passenger rotating enclosed cars providing breathtaking views
The Trip and The Elevation:
Valley Station - 2,643'
Mountain Station - 8,516'
The Palm Springs Tram's Architecture:
Both tramway stations (the valley floor station and the mountain-top lodge) were designed by notable mid-century modern architects!
The Palm Springs Tramway Valley Station, constructed between 1949—1963, was designed by Albert Frey & Robson C. Chambers.
The Tramway Mountain Station, built in 1961, was designed by E. Stewart Williams.
Distance Traveled to top:
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 45 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.
Tram Location & Information:
Tram Open Daily including holidays! The Palm Springs Tram Valley Station, where tickets may be purchased daily, is located on the north edge of Palm Springs.
Directions from 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 at One Tram Way, Palm Springs, Ca 92262.
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 from 4:30 p.m.until 8:30 p.m.
The Tram's Ride & Dine combo prices, as of June 2010, are $35.50, for adults, and $23.00 for children ages 3-12. The combo ticket/package includes round-trip tram transportation plus dinner.
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 at extension 130).
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
The World Famous Cable Cars
in Palm Springs
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, Ca, 92262. More information? Phone: 760-325-1449
Yes, The Palm Springs Tram is Handicap Accessible!
The Palm Springs Tram's Valley Station, Mountain Station and Tram Cars are all handicap accessible. Tram rates are subject to change without notice.
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Palm Springs Tram: Dining with a View
Dining & Restaurants
The Palm Springs Tram
Mountain Top Cable Cars
Incredible views combined with great food provide an excellent and memorable Palm Springs dining or vacation experience. Two dining options are available at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tram.
Top of the Mountain Dining
Peaks Restaurant - Fine Dining
Pines Café - Casual Cafeteria Style
Palm Springs Peaks Restaurant at the mountain top lodge for the Tram Cars provides a fine dining experience with breathtaking views - the very best available - of the Palm Springs area. In addition, Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant offers a more informal dining option. Both restaurants at the Palm Springs Tram mountain-top lodge are open for lunch and dinner.
Peaks Restaurant features fine contemporary California cuisine. Reservations are suggested. Please phone 760-325-4537 for information and reservations. (Reservations are not required but can be a good idea during peak season months of March and April and for key holidays.) The chefs have created a menu featuring a variety of fresh vegetables and greens from the Palm Springs area, dry aged meats and poultry along with fresh breads from local bakeries. Additional selections will include market fresh seafood and pastas. Reservations are suggested. Phone for Palm Springs Tram dining reservations: call 760-325-4537
The Ride & Dine Ticket Combo
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers a special Ride 'n' Dinner combination ticket for the Pines Café. After 3pm the cost of Tram admission and dinner is $35.50 Adults and Seniors and $23.00 for Children ages 3-12. Dinner is served from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Reservations welcome but not required.
Palm Springs Tram Lounge & Bar
The Lookout Lounge is a full cocktail bar offering a variety of alcoholic beverages and appetizers and is located on the same level as the restaurants.
The Tram's Peaks Fine Dining Restaurant, Pines Casual Dining Restaurant and Lookout Lounge are all under new management.
Palm Springs Tram Weather
Cable Cars - Tram Weather Info
Winter Snow Scene atop the Palm Springs Tram
The weather difference at the top of the tram is often as much as 30 degrees cooler than at the Palm Springs desert area valley floor, so you may want to bring a coat or a jacket in the cooler winter months.
For Weather info for Palm Springs Tram, click on the link below:
www.scwxa.org/tram/tramnow.html
Palm Springs Tram
Large Group Ticket Sales
Additional information about group packages, group event opportunities, and meeting facilities. For more information please email the Palm Springs Tram sales department at groupsales@pstramway.com
Palm Springs Tram Gift Shop
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway features two gift shops. One is located in the Valley Station (you can visit the Valley Station and gift shop at the Valley Station without purchasing a tram ticket) and the other at the Mountain Station. Each carries a selection of unique Tramway souvenirs. For more information on specialty items please e-mail the Palm Springs Tram gift shops: retail@pstramway.com or phone (760)325-1449 (ask for extension 130).
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spent the whole day saturday there walked around very peaceful
Michelle V. | Spring Valley CA | July 7, 2010
The tram was a fun, day excursion to get out of the heat. It's beautiful vistas and nice hiking trails are fun for all the family.
Susan V. | Redondo Beach CA | June 29, 2010
The aerial tram must be experienced by anyone. The ride is fun and the mountain trails were enjoyable to explore.
Trish W. | Cottleville MO | June 23, 2010
Great hike and picnic lunch.
Craig P. | Stratford WI | June 22, 2010
The Palm Springs Arial Tramway is the coolest attraction in the region. Always breathtaking and unique.
Daniel H. | West Hollywood CA | May 5, 2010
the view was amazing, kinda chilli though.
Aarika P. | Wildomar CA | April 28, 2010
The grandkids absolutely LOVED the tram and so did we.
Lisa R. | San Mateo CA | April 13, 2010
A must see!
Kim H. | Eden Prairie MN | April 6, 2010
If, I were to experience this again, which I think I will, I would make a day of it. The weather was a big factor..it was beautiful! 85 at the base and 60 on top. The sun really warmed the lovely fresh air. I would plan a hike ( dress appropriately) carry water, etc. etc. I would make a reservation at the restaurant and end the day with a few glasses of wine and , hopefully, and good meal. Sounds like a perfect day, doesn't it?
Richard C. | San Francisco CA | March 27, 2010
My son, a typical hard-to-impress 12-year-old, was absolutely thrilled with the tram. He talked about it for the rest of the trip and is still sharing pictures and memories of it with his friends. We loved it, too. It's hard to beat a day that includes sunbathing and four feet of snow. Pretty good glass of wine available up there, as well.
Mary M. | Dallas TX | March 24, 2010
Great, easy way to experience the mountaintop.
Kerry W. | Swampscott MA | March 21, 2010
only 20 min to snow,eating some dinner, so going down to summer again...
palm springs air museum are fantastic too...
Fred R. | Minnesund AK | March 11, 2010
This was the main attraction everyone wanted to see, and it was worth the price. The only drawback was that we ate in the cafeteria area at the top and the food was not all that great and the prices were high. The gift shops were good!
Cynthia M. | Quincy CA | March 11, 2010
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