Getting Around New Orleans: Without a car

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Those staying in or near the French Quarter can easily get around by foot, with optional occasional trips by streetcar, bus, or cab if they wish to visit other parts of town. Bicycle rentals are available on Frenchmen Street in Marigny among other places.

The Riverfront, Canal Street and St. Charles streetcars travel to or near many of the sites listed here. Fares for buses or streetcars are $1.25, $.25 extra for a transfer (good only on another line, not for a return trip on the same line). Express buses are $1.50. Have exact change ready, please; operators do not provide change.

Public transit is by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority ("RTA") www.norta.com/index.php.

Note on Mardi Gras: During Mardi Gras in February, transportation of any sort will be a challenge. If you decide to get your own car, parking will be exorbitant (as high as 10 USD per hour) in the French Quarter and the City Area. Should you try to get a taxi, chances are you will have to call more than one company, and several times each, before you get a booking. After that, you will probably have to wait an average of 45 minutes to one hour. It is strongly recommended that you do get a car and park close to the streetcars or just outside the city area.

Visitors can find out more information about what is available via the New Orleans Streetcar Lines at: www.ridetheroutes.com.

• www.norta.com/index.php
• www.ridetheroutes.com