Tram tickets sell out at Gateway Arch: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Tram tickets sell out — same-day tickets released at 9:00 am daily

Exact conditions

Status: Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to: specific activity
Place or corridor: Tram Ride to the Top, sold by the park's official ticketing operator at gatewayarch.com, by phone at 314-982-1410, and at the on-site ticket center
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Release model: rolling window

Release detail: Additional same-day tickets, pending availability, are released beginning at 9am each day via the operator's website, the call center and the on-site ticket center. Same-day availability is not guaranteed, and advance dates frequently sell out.

Fee detail: Ticket prices on the operator's own page: Adult (16 and up) $15-$19, Child (3-15) $11-$15, National Park Pass holder $12-$16, varying by date of visit.

Exceptions and limits

Sell-outs affect only the tram; the park grounds, museum and Old Courthouse never sell out and never require a ticket.

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Official source

Gateway Arch official ticketing site, linked directly from nps.gov/jeff · reviewed August 27, 2026

Pending availability, additional tickets may be available for same-day purchase beginning at 9am each day via our website, call center at 314-982-1410, and ticket center at the Gateway Arch. Same-day ticket availability is not guaranteed and sells out early and often.

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