City in Louisiana, United States
Getting around New Orleans
How to get around New Orleans
The French Quarter and nearby areas are walkable; historic streetcars link Canal Street, the Garden District and Uptown. Use Uber for late nights and rent a car for Cajun country.
Ways to get around New Orleans
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| RTA streetcars | $1.25 per ride; $3 Jazzy Pass day | St. Charles Line to Uptown is a classic; Canal Street line also runs |
| RTA buses | $1.25 per ride | Reaches the airport and Mid-City; slower and less frequent |
| Uber / Lyft | About $11–20 for short trips | Reliable, especially at night |
| Biking | Bikeshare about $1 plus per minute | Flat streets, but watch potholes and traffic |
Ride-hailing apps in New Orleans
A 5 km ride costs about $11–20 ($11–20).
- Licensed taxis charge fixed airport fares; confirm the price. Rideshare is cheaper and safer than street hails late at night.
Arriving in New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Taxi flat fare about $38 for 1–2 people to the CBD or Quarter, 20–30 min; Uber/Lyft $30–45; E2 bus about $1.25.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in New Orleans?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around New Orleans?
The French Quarter and nearby areas are walkable; historic streetcars link Canal Street, the Garden District and Uptown. Use Uber for late nights and rent a car for Cajun country.
How do I get from the airport to New Orleans?
Taxi flat fare about $38 for 1–2 people to the CBD or Quarter, 20–30 min; Uber/Lyft $30–45; E2 bus about $1.25.
Is New Orleans walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- RTA (New Orleans Regional Transit Authority)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- New Orleans & Company (tourism)
- Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
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