The Duquesne Incline
1197 WEST CARSON STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15219
SINCE 1877
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 Cash 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.
Pennsylvania Seniors 65 and older who present a BLUE or YELLOW PRT 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. The Duquesne Incline has been part of Pittsburgh's transportation system 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.
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