How does payment work?
Exact Cash Fare upon arrival. There are no tickets, no advance payment, no reservations and no debit or credit cards.
What if I don't have the exact cash needed?
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.
What about senior citizens?
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.
Are there any restrooms?
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.
When is it the busiest?
Saturday's and Sunday's after noon are our busiest times. Expect to wait in line for about 10 minutes in both directions.
In what ways is the incline accessible?
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.