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Angel Island Tram Tour Price and Schedule
Hiking and biking are fun activities at Angel Island, but not everyone enjoys long hikes and bike rides, especially when there are some steep hillsides to climb. If you’re short on time, have young kids or don’t want a long walk, the Tram Tour is a great choice.
The tram travels the full 5.5 mile (8.3 km) Perimeter Road on Angel Island, making a full circle and seeing all of the great views. It stops briefly at a few of the major view spots so you can take pictures. The route is marked on the map below, and it’s about a one hour ride. Recorded narration is available in several major languages.
Best of all, the Tram climbs the steep road up the hill from Ayala Cove, so you don’t have to! The tram cars are comfortable, and remind me of the trams in the parking lots at Disneyland.
They also offer Angel Island Segway Tours, which include a short orientation to riding Segways.
Insiders Tip: If you have not made an advance reservation, the tram tours fill up quickly after the first morning ferries arrive, and afternoon trams are often more crowded than the morning. Go to the Angel Island Cafe right after you arrive to get your tickets if riding the tram is an important priority.
Angel Island Tram Prices
Note: These prices are from 2023. As of January 1, 2024 these prices have not been updated, and we’ll report if and when they are.
Tickets cost $17.00 for adults, $16.00 for seniors, $11.00 for kids ages 5-12, and kids under 5 are free.
Insiders Tip: Different travel promoters sometimes have discount coupons for the Tram. You can look for them with a Google Search like this one.
Tram Schedules
You can buy tickets at least 48 hours in advance on the Angel Island Tram Tickets page. Usually they will still have some free seats if you have not ordered in advance, and if any are available you can buy your same-day tram tickets at the Angel Island Cafe, near the ferry pier in Ayala Cove.
During the busy summer travel months we recommend that you book tram tours in advance, since tickets can see out.
The Angel Island Tram runs on different schedules at different times of year:
June through September 4 (high season):
11:30 AM and 1:30 PM every weekday.
11:00 AM and 1:00 PM on weekends
September 6 through November 27 (good weather in September and October, smaller crowds):
11:00 AM and 1:00 PM on weekends
November 28 through February (winter season):
No tram service
