Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offers direct and nonstop service to more than 100 cities on 17 domestic and international airlines through its strategic location as a natural international gateway. For up-to-date flight information, security and check-in tips, and other information, visit the official Web site at www.flymsy.com.
The New Orleans Airport is located just 15 miles from the Central Business District and the French Quarter, a quick trip no matter which means of transport you choose.
Bus: $1.10 will get you from the airport to Tulane Avenue near Elks Place, a few blocks from the Superdome and Canal Street. Buses depart approximately every 10 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and every 20-25 minutes otherwise.
Airport limousine: Walk-up limousine and sedan service is available to the CBD and the French Quarter. The rate is $35 for one or two people and $10 per additional passenger for up to eight passengers (total vehicle capacity). Limousine information desks are located on the lower level in baggage claim areas.
Taxicab: A cab ride costs $28.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) for one or two persons and $12.00 (per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may be an additional charge for extra baggage. $1 fuel surcharge is added to the total fare.
Airport Shuttle: Shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotels in the CBD for $13.00 (per person, one-way) or $26.00 (per person, round-trip). Three bags per person. Call 1-866-596-2699 or 504-522-3500 or visit www.airportshuttleneworleans.com for more details or to make a reservation. Advance reservations are required 48 hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible transfers. Please call well enough in advance for the specially equipped shuttle to be reserved. For group reservations of 10 or more people, please dial 1-866-596-2699. Ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area. $2 fuel surcharge is added to the total fare.
Automobile Rental: There are seven rental agencies with offices on the lower level of the airport. Check with each company in person or on the Web for rates.
Amtrak
Union Station is located at 1001 Loyola Avenue. Amtrak does not provide transportation to or from the airport. Passengers should use limousine, public bus, or taxi service to reach the station. www.amtrak.com
Getting Around
New Orleans is one of the world’s busiest ports and the cultural capital of the South, yet the city is remarkably compact and easy to navigate. Visitors are always pleasantly surprised to learn that many of the city’s attractions, accommodations and event venues are within walking distance of each other; in fact, hoofing it (walking, or grabbing a mule-drawn carriage) is a favorite means of transportation in the Crescent City.
But, if you prefer wheels to legs, New Orleans has a very accessible and reasonably priced public transportation system, too. It only costs $1.25 to take an RTA bus or one of the city’s famed streetcars, which travel the Riverfront, Canal Street, and St. Charles Avenue. For fare information, detailed maps and schedules, go to www.norta.com. The Web site is also now available in Spanish, courtesy of Google. The RTA Rideline, 504-248-3900, is available weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for live assistance with routes and schedules. In addition, the Rideline can also now be reached by e-mail at rideline@norta.com.
