Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Contact Information
1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, California 92262, United States
Accessibility Information

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway — the world’s largest rotating tram car — travels over two and a half miles along the cliffs of Chino Canyon to Mt. San Jacinto State Park at 8,516 feet.

The Valley Station, tram cars, and Mountain Station are all fully wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. The Tramway is a Certified Autism Center™, with trained staff and sensory guides for 14 locations throughout the facility. Braille signage is available near entrances, elevators, and restrooms. Printed scripts of the tram car narration are available for hearing-impaired guests, and video monitors in theaters and the museum are equipped with closed captioning. Accessible parking and a designated drop-off area are available.

Note: Mt. San Jacinto State Park trails are not ADA accessible.

Mobility & Physical Access
Accessible Parking
Drop off Zones
Accessible Routes to Areas of Interest
Accessible Facilities & Restrooms
Visual & Auditory Communication
Braille Signage
Captioning
Audio Guides
Neurodivergent & Sensory Comfort
Sensory Guide/Map
Staff Trained in Sensory Differences
Support Services & Amenities
Service Animals Allowed
Other Accessibility Features

Certified Autism Center™ (IBCCES). Sensory guides available for 14 locations throughout the facility. Printed scripts of tram car narration available for hearing-impaired guests. Note: Mt. San Jacinto State Park trails are NOT ADA accessible.

Accessibility Guide
Reviews
Accessibility Rating
2.31
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Overall Accessibility
2.5
Physical Mobility
2.0
Visual/Auditory Communication
N/A
Sensory/Neurodivergent Comfort
1.5
Other Services & Amenities
3.0
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Crowded for claustrophobic people
2.3
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On busy days, the line waiting for the tram can be crowded, and then they pack you into the tram, standing room only and the tram sways. Not for people who are prone to panic attacks or claustrophobia. The view at the top is beautiful, and the way down isn't as bad as the way up, because […]