Open 365 Days A Year!

VOTED ONE OF THE TOP TEN SITES IN THE WORLD
FOR VIEWING A CITYSCAPE BY USA TODAY
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Hours and Fares
Every day of the year:
6:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

No Reservations:
or Advance Tickets

Cash fares as well as Port Authority connect cards are accepted as payment.

Contact Information
Parking:
1197 West Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA. 15219

Phone Number: 412.381.1665
Fax: 412.381.1943
Mailing Address
and Wheelchair Acessibility:
1220 Grandview Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA. 15211


The Duquesne Incline
1197 WEST CARSON STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15219
SINCE 1877

Wheelchair Accessibility at our Upper Station

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Take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country. Opened on May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963 and still delights residents and visitors with its original, elegant, wooden cable cars. Now you can visit the interior of the incline and watch the machinery while it operates. The Duquesne Incline's upper station houses a museum of Pittsburgh history, including photos and a storehouse of information on inclines from around the world. Unusual Pittsburgh souvenirs, maps and photos can be found at the gift shop.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Exact Fare upon arrival. There are no tickets, no advance payment, no reservations and no debit or credit cards.

The Duquesne Incline is part of the transportation system in Pittsburgh and therefore uses the same _CASH_ fare system as the buses and trolleys. A change machine is available for your convenience. Having the exact fare in hand speeds up the payment process considerably.

Pennsylvanians, 65 and older who present a BLUE or YELLOW Pennsylvania Senior ID Card or a Senior ConnectCard ride free, otherwise, the adult rate applies.
The Duquesne Incline is required to request a Pennsylvania Senior Citizen Transit ID card as proof of discount eligiblity, no exceptions, in order to be reimbursed by the Commonwealth of PA.

Sorry, no rest rooms. A port-a-john is available outside of the lower station. The Duquesne Incline has been part of Pittsburgh's transportation system (not an amusement ride) since 1877 like a trolley or the cable cars of San Francisco.

Saturday's and Sunday's after noon are our busiest times. Expect to wait in line for about 10 minutes in both directions.

There are many steps to traverse from the lower station parking lot.The Upper Station located at 1220 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15211 is wheelchair accessible. Our observation deck is also wheelchair accessible. The Historic (original) Incline cars can accommodate wheelchairs up to 25 inches in width.

Tour Bus


For Tour Companies click here to schedule. Click Here To Schedule Your Group
Schools


Fun,educational and no extra charge for students and youth groups. Teacher's lesson packet also free.

Patch Program


Ride, learn and earn a Patch.