There are few cars for 6 people each and a very long line. I didn't take it to the top. There is an amusement park at the starting point .
lovesisrael
After a 45 minute wait we rode up in bright sunlight. Walked around at 13,500 feet, and got a great view of the city. Then we felt raindrops. Ran to the tram, and a deafening hailstorm began. Thunder, lightning, etc. The tram stopped running!! Took us almost two hours to get back, and there were many behind us in line
oldskooldi
There's more than just going up the 14 stations and walking around. If you walk a little bit further up you can take a $20 horseback riding tour to ruco pichincha and the cueva del oso. It takes a total of two hours all together and the guides are super nice. The horses are alright as well.
FuturoValdivia
Take the cable car on the slope of Pichincha when visibility is good, and you have an overwhelming view of the city and the Andes, from above. Sunset can be spectacular. Up there, go for a walk or take a horse-back ride on the volcano. Don´t rush!
judybP7094WB
Very fun ride up and down. Fabulous views of the city and the volcano! Take a jacket and scarf as it can be cold and the weather changes fast. If you are energetic and have a couple hours you can hike to the rim of the volcano. Recommend taking a cab to the entrance rather than the bus so you don't have to walk uphill so far. Higher altitude wasn't a problem.