Transit Tips

System Maps

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

  • Click “Show/Hide All Routes” checkbox.
  • Many routes transfer at Canal Street.
  • Frequent routes that cross town are the 91: Jackson-Esplanade and 94: Broad.
  • Buses in the 100’s cross the river to the Westbank.

Jefferson Transit

  • Westbank and Eastbank bus numbers begin with “W” and “E.”
  • Many routes connect to RTA routes.

Route Schedules

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Jefferson Transit

Ferries

  • The Algiers/Canal Street Ferry departs each side every 30 minutes.

St. Bernard Urban Rapid Transit

Online Tools

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

  • Pay attention to the walking portions; there may be a bus within a few minutes that you can take instead.
  • Click “earlier” and “later” to explore alternate options; other routes may be closer.
  • Compare the results with the system map and schedules.

Fares

  • Lose the coins: All buses and streetcars can give you change for larger bills on a card that can be used repeatedly until it is empty.
  • Buy a pass: One-day passes are only $3, meaning they are worthwhile if you plan to ride more than twice in a day. You can buy them onboard, at some stops, and at many locations, including all Walgreens.
  • Transfers: RTA and JeT transfers cost extra, and should be bought when boarding for the first time.

Bicycles

  • A bike is a great way to get to and from your stop easily, or get to stops you cannot walk to in time. When you are boarding, all buses are equipped with front racks that anybody can use.

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