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Rates

$15.00 for cars and motorcycles

$15.00 for oversized vehicles, motor homes and tractors without trailers

Parking availability and prices are subject to change.

Parking Operating Hours

Parking opens at 9:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
Accepted Payment Methods

  • Cash (no bills larger than $20.00 accepted)
  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express

Disabled Parking

Parking for guests with disabilities is available and designated. A valid disability parking permit is required. Guests will be directed by the guard at the security gate to the correct lot. Standard parking rates apply.

Recreational and Oversized Vehicles

Oversized vehicles will be directed by the guard at the security gate to the correct lot. Standard parking rates apply.

  • Buses
  • Motor homes
  • Passenger vehicles with a trailer
  • Recreational vehicles (RV)

Overnight Parking

  • Overnight parking is only permitted if you are camping in the State Park. Camping in the parking lot is not permitted.
  • Only one parking pass is needed per vehicle when camping in the State Park.
  • Please advise security officers at the gate of your overnight stay in order to be directed to the appropriate lot.
  • Please place parking receipt on the dashboard of your vehicle when staying overnight.

Guest Drop-Off and Pick-Up Areas

When dropping off or picking up guests at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, please use the Guest Drop-Off and Pick-Up area where indicated by sign.

Please note: There is a 10-minute limit at this Guest Drop-Off and Pick-Up area. In addition, taxis and buses may also use this area.

Local Residents

Free parking is offered for residents from the following cities: Mecca, Thermal, Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Thousand Palms and Desert Hot Springs, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twenty-Nine Palms, Joshua Tree. Or zip codes:

92201; 92202; 92203; 92210; 92211; 92255; 92260; 92261; 92234; 92235; 92236; 92240; 92241; 92247; 92248; 92252; 92253; 92254; ; 92258; 92262; 92263; 92264; 92270; 92274; 92276; 92277; 92278; 92282; 92284; 92285; 92286

Proof of residency is required. Must show valid photo identification with resident address listed, such as a valid driver’s license. This must be presented at time of parking. No refunds or exceptions if proof of residency is not provided at time of parking.

Summer & Annual Pass holders

Parking is included in all Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Summer and Annual Passes. You must show valid Summer or Annual Picture Pass, and it must be presented at time of parking. No refunds or exceptions if photo pass not provided at time of parking.

Handicap Accessible

Handicap AccessibleThe Valley Station, Mountain Station and Tram Cars are handicap accessible.

Hours of Operation

Ticket booth opens 30 minutes prior to first tram of the day.

Monday – Friday
First Tram up 10:00 am
Last Tram up 8:00 pm
Last Tram down 9:30 pm

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
First Tram up 8:00 am
Last Tram up 8:00 pm
Last Tram down 9:30 pm

Cars depart at least every half hour.

*Prices and Hours Of Operation Are Subject to Change Without Notice.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

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2025 Annual Preventative Maintenance Closure

The Tramway’s annual preventative maintenance closure is scheduled for September 8 through October 12, with a tentative reopening of October 13.