South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal

Gondola lift station · South Portland

South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal

Gondola lift station · South Portland

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3303 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239

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Soar above Portland on this popular aerial tramway for stunning, panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains in just a few minutes.  

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3303 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239 Get directions

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3303 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239 Get directions

+1 503 494 8283
gobytram.com
portlandaerialtram

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Jul 22, 2025

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"PDX: Go by Tram The tram gives Portland visitors stunning views of the city, river, and mountains beyond. Grab the streetcar from downtown out to the waterfront. You're delivered to the lower terminal for the three-minute ride carrying you 3,300 feet at 20 MPH to the upper terminal at OHSU. Linger for photo ops then head back down to explore. If it's nice, skip the streetcar and walk back along the river. Daily workout, check. Roundtrip cost: $4. At the lower terminal, the Daily Cafe is an easy find in the atrium of the OHSU Clinical building as you disembark the pill-shaped car, built with precision by the Swiss. Head for the river and stroll along the shore in any weather. Double back along SW Bond Ave and consider lunch at Bambuza Vietnamese Bistro. Check out the pricey high-rise condos on the market in the real estate office windows, then relax in one of the pocket parks to people watch. It snows in Portland . A couple of times a winter, even downtown gets dusted and it's a huge mess. I've dreamed about getting my ski gear on, grabbing my boards and heading for the PDX Tram at the South Waterfront. I'd casually climb aboard with the patients and medical folks heading up to "Pill Hill" and blow their minds."

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Chase

Google
Highly recommend taking a ride on the tram! It gives you the best views of the city! It's like $5 to go up and down. It's awesome! Great views from the top of downtown Portland and some historic views of the new & old - Mt. St. Helens, Rocky Butte, to Mt. Tabor (look for the sign/graphic of the "Past and Future" of Portland located at the top of tram).

Oleksandra Synytsia

Google
The aerial tram runs every day except Sunday, departing every 5 minutes and offering breathtaking views of the city and mountains. For a round trip fare of $8 per person.

OnTheGoWithMeesh

Google
Quick and easy way to see views of the city and beyond. Tram operators were helpful in pointing out different landmarks and there's even a map above the front and back tram viewing windows to give you an idea of what you are looking out at. Once you're at the top, there are a couple of viewing areas, but because you are also at a hospital you cannot go in unless you have a reason to (i.e. hospital staff or visitor) so plan accordingly as in eat first and use the restroom before you ride the tram up. We made it fun by first stopping at Blue Star Donuts (a few blocks from the lower tram station) to grab coffee and donuts. While you can't eat on the tram, you can enjoy your food and coffee at the donut shop and use the restroom there before riding the tram. Go early! We went up at 9am on a Saturday when it opened and by the time we got back down (before 10am) there was a line at the station.

Marc Crawford

Google
I was surprised how busy this place was, but I did not have to wait very long to ride the tram. Once on the tram, it moves fast and smooth except when it goes over the post. The tram swings a lot more than I thought it would. It only swings for a few seconds after going over the post. On a good weather day you can see Mt Hood. The view in the fall time is amazing. When you are at the top, there is an observation area that you can sit and relax and take in the wonderful view. It was fun to sit and watch the tram go up and down.

V M

Google
Great experience, the total round trip is only about 10 minutes. You can see the whole city from the top of the tram. Friendly staff.

J.

Google
It's a 3 minute ride each way, with picturesque views of all of downtown Portland. And the Tilikum Crossing bridge is within walking distance, along with many various shops and restaurants. I highly recommend visiting and experiencing it for yourself.

Muneeb

Google
After having my share of gandola rides in Whistler, BC, this was underwhelming. However, for $5.10 it’s a fairly cheap way to get a view of the city. Be aware that the round trip is less than 10 mins so it’s a small ride but technology and the structure is sturdy and taken care of

Tommy

Google
Worth a trip up for the beautiful views at the top. The top is just a hospital with a couple viewing decks that offer fantastic views of the city, all the way to Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens on clear days. There's otherwise not a lot to do up there. IIRC, a round-trip ticket is $4.