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There are a lot of ways to get around in New Orleans. When going to work, the average New Orleanian has a commute time of 23.7 minutes. Over 58 percent of workers drive to the office alone, while 16 percent carpool. Another 16 percent take public transportation, the bus or streetcar, 7 percent bike or walk, and slightly over 1 percent of the city works at home.
New Orleans has 2 Amtrak stations and 42 taxicab services. The Louis Armstrong International Airport of the city is serviced by 18 different airlines, and 42 cities (3 of them foreign) provide non-stop service to New Orleans.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA) Buses and Streetcars
Visit www.norta.com for route schedule updates.
NORTA Bus and Streetcar Fares - For updated information, visit NORTA Fares Page at www.norta.com/fares.php
Other Bus Service in the New Orleans Region
- Jefferson Transit (www.jeffersontransit.org): Four transit routes into New Orleans. The base fare is $1.10. The fare to cross the river is $1.60. The fareboxes accept $1, $5, $10, $20 dollar bills and all U.S. coins and provide change in the form of a value card that can be used for future fares.
Transfers are available from the driver for 50?. They are not valid between JeT and RTA buses (Orleans Parish). They are valid only between the lines within the system from which they are issued.
- Eastbank Route: Runs along Veterans Memorial Blvd. and goes to Canal Blvd./City Park Ave. to connect with RTA's 42-Canal Street, 27-Louisiana, and 91-Jackson-Esplanade buses and the 47-Canal Cemeteries streetcar.
- E2-Airport Route: Runs along Airline Dr. and goes to Carrollton at Tulane to connect with RTA's 27-Louisiana and 39-Tulane buses.
- E3-Kenner Local Route: Goes to Carrollton at S. Claiborne where it connects with RTA's 12-St. Charles, 39-Tulane, 16-Claiborne and 20-Nashville routes, and at South Claiborne and Leonidas Street with RTA's 32-Leonidas bus.
- Westbank Routes: Two routes provide service from the Gretna/Wilty Terminal to the New Orleans CBD - the Lapalco and Westbank Expressway routes.
- Baton Rouge Bus to New Orleans
- LA SWIFT (www.laswift.com) is an emergency bus service designed to transport displaced New Orleans area residents with no transportation between Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and points in-between for jobs, job searches, and similar recovery efforts. Busses running between New Orleans and Baton Rouge are currently free. Visit www.laswift.com for additional information.
- Fare: There is no charge to ride LA Swift. The program is funded by FEMA in cooperation with CATS and RTA (the Baton Rouge and New Orleans transit systems) and coordinated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Louisiana Department of Labor.
- Stops: There are five stops: Two in Baton Rouge, one in Sorrento, one in LaPlace, and one in New Orleans. Some trips run express from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, and others make the intermediate stops.
Ferries in the Greater New Orleans Region
- New Orleans: The Crescent City Connection Division of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development operates three ferry crossings across the Mississippi River as an integral part of the greater New orleans area urban mass transit system.
Schedule:
- Lower Algiers / Chalmette: One ferry runs 6:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Daily
- Algiers / Canal Street: One ferry runs 6:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Daily
- Gretna / Jackson Avenue: One ferry runs 6:00 a.m. - 8:45p.m. Mon. - Fri.
- Toll: Cash: $1.00/ vehicle; Scrip: $15.00 / 30 tickets per book)
- Belle Chasse
- Schedule: Ferries run from 5 am to 2:15 am. Visit www.plaqueminesparish.com/Ferry/ for updated schedule information.
- Toll: $1.00/ vehicle, $15.00 (30 tickets per book)
- Pointe a la Hache
- Schedule: Ferries run from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm. Visit www.plaqueminesparish.com/Ferry/ for updated schedule information.
- Toll: $1.00/ vehicle, $15.00 (30 tickets per book)
Amtrak Train and Greyhound Bus Station
- Amtrak Trains: The New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (NOUPT) is the main train station in New Orleans serving Amtrak passenger trains. Amtrak also operates a coach and engine yard near the terminal. Reservations are required. Contact your travel agent, call 1-800-USA-RAIL, or visit the Amtrak.com for reservations and fare information.The station is a major Southern hub for the following three Amtrak trains:
- Greyhound Buses: In the 1970s, parts of two platforms at the NOUPT were shortened to allow for Greyhound Lines to build an intercity bus terminal, sharing the terminal with Amtrak and creating an inter-modal facility. Visit www.greyhound.com/ for fares, schedules, and ticketing information.
Air
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) www.flymsy.com: Commercial air service began at Moisant Field in May, 1946. In 1959, a new terminal and two new concourses were dedicated. The official name of the airport was changed in 1960 from Moisant Field to New Orleans International Airport. The first major expansion occurred in 1974 with the addition of two new concourses at the east end of the main terminal. In August 2001, the Airport's name was changed to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in honor of the famous native born musician's 100th birthday.
- The following airlines serve the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Air Canada, AirTran, America West, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest, TACA, United, and US Air. For additional information, visit www.flymsy.com.
- New Orleans Lakefront Airport www.lakefrontairport.com/: New Orleans Lakefront Airport was built adjacent to the Industrial Canal, on a man-made arrowhead peninsula jutting into Lake Pontchartrain. In the 1950's, New Orleans Lakefront was designated as a general aviation airport. However, as a part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, the Airport expanded runways and taxiways to meet the additional demands of private, corporate, military, and commercial air carriers. Open 24 hours a day for VFR and VOR GPS approach on Runway 18R/36L and U. S. Customs and Agriculture inspections. Full service fuel, line service, flight training, and aircraft rescue crew also are available.
- AirNet Express www.airnet.com: Provides time-critical air transportation services for small package shippers and banking customers to more than 100 cities nationwide.
- Gulf Coast Aviation: Services include: Flight training, aircraft rental, aerial tours and sightseeing, aerial photography and pilot supplies. For additional information visit www.neworleansairplanes.com or call (504) 246-2700.
- Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) www.eaa.org: an organization for aviation enthusiasts and pilots interested in antiques, classics, warbirds, aerobatic aircraft, ultralights, helicopters, and contemporary manufactured aircraft.
- Kavair: Air taxi carrier located at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport Terminal. For additional information, either visit www.kavair.com or call 504-897-5555.
- Air Reldan's Charter Service: Has provided reliable air charter Service since 1982 flying on demand throughout the Continental United States, Mexico, Canada, and the Virgin Islands. Air Air Reldan is located in the St. Tammany Airport in Abita Springs, LA. For additional information, visit www.airreldan.com or call New Orleans: 504-241-9400; North Shore: 985-893-0096; Toll Free: 888-860-6165
Taxi Cabs
The taxis in New Orleans are a "Horse of a different color." Many taxis are privately owned, so they will look different from each other. Rates vary, but approximate rates from the airport are $21 for up to two passengers. For up to five passengers the fares are approximately $40. If you have any questions regarding rates or meter charges you can contact the Taxi Bureau.
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