Few cities in America feature inclines, and none are as historic as the Monongahela or Duquesne Incline, both of which overlook one of the world's great cityscapes.
The inclines operate approximately every 15 minutes.
Monongahela Incline
Often called the Mon Incline for short, the Monongahela Incline is the oldest continuously operating funicular railway in the U.S.
Opened on May 28, 1870, it transports more than a half a million riders each year.
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Introducing Roundtrip Fares
Port Authority now offers roundtrip tickets designed specifically for Monongahela Incline riders.
Riders have the option of purchasing a 3-hour roundtrip ticket, or a 1-day ticket if you would like to have some more time to enjoy the city and return later in the service day.
Incline tickets are not valid for bus or light rail travel. See the chart below for more details.
Duquesne Incline
The Duquesne Incline is owned by Port Authority and operated by the nonprofit Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline.
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For more information about the Duquesne Incline, please call 412-381-1665 or visit the Duquesne Incline website.
STEP 1. FIND PORT AUTHORITY INFORMATION
The Monongahela Incline operates roughly every 15 minutes Monday through Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. and Sundays and holidays from 8:45 a.m. to midnight.
The Duquesne Incline operates roughly every 15 minutes Monday through Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. and Sundays and holidays from 7 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
The Duquesne Incline is operated by The Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline.
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By Phone
You can reach Customer Service at 412-442-2000. The TTY phone number for speech and hearing impaired is 412-231-7007. Customer Service is open from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday–Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
In Person
Visit the Downtown Service Center at 623 Smithfield Street to pick up schedules, buy passes and ticket books or talk to a Customer Service representative.
STEP 2: BUY YOUR TICKETS AND PAY
Please pay for the Mon Incline at the upper station and for the Duquesne Incline at the lower station.
Tickets can be purchased at the upper and lower stations of both inclines.
Roundtrip Tickets — Monongahela Incline Only
Adults
- $3.50 for roundtrip completed in 3 hours with ConnecTix or ConnectCard stored cash value
- $5.00 for roundtrip completed within 1 service day using ConnecTix or ConnectCard stored cash value
Children Ages 6-11
- $1.75 for roundtrip completed within 3 hours using ConnecTix or Kids ConnectCard stored cash value
- $2.50 for roundtrip completed within 1 service day using ConnecTix or Kids ConnectCard stored cash value
Cash fare is not accepted for roundtrip tickets. If you are using cash you will need to purchase a one-way ticket, or a one-way ticket with a transfer.
One-way Tickets and Transfers — Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines
Adults
- $2.50 fare one-way with ConnecTix or ConnectCard stored cash value
- $2.75 fare one-way with cash
- $3.50 fare one-way with a transfer with a ConnectCard
- $5.50 fare round-trip with cash
Children Ages 6-11
- $1.25 fare one-way with ConnecTix or Kids ConnectCard stored cash value
- $1.35 fare one-way with cash
- $1.75 fare one-way with a transfer with a Kids ConnectCard
- $2.70 fare round-trip with cash
STEP 3: WAIT FOR THE CAR TO ARRIVE
The Monongahela Incline operates about every 15 minutes. Please allow riders to exit the vehicle before boarding.
STEP 4: SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEW
The inclines offer wonderful views of downtown Pittsburgh.
STEP 5: EXIT THE VEHICLE
Remember to take your belongings with you.
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