Travel and transport agencies New Orleans

The bus station is located at the same place as the train station. The Greyhound company is located there and serves about 20 cities and towns in Louisiana, in addition to connecting with the rest of the country. There are also two low-cost companies, Megabus (us.megabus.com) which allows to go to Baton Rouge and elsewhere in the United States, and FlixBus (flixbus.fr/bus/etats-unis) which serves Baton Rouge, Lafayette and other American cities.

Located in the French Quarter, this store proposes not only the rent of bikes, but also electric scooters in standing or sitting version (we have a big crush for the latter). The rental rates are per hour and usually have a time limit (24 hours for the bikes, 1 or 2 hours for the electric scooters). For both small and large groups, evening guided tours with illuminated bikes are available. Although reservations are not required for rentals, we highly recommend it.

To get around New Orleans in a different way, Need a Ride Pedicabs' pedicab service is the right plan! This eco-friendly mode of transportation is offered mainly in the Arts District, Central Business District, Faubourg Marigny and French Quarter, but also in Bayou St. John, Garden District and Treme. You can book a one-way trip from point A to point B or request a guided tour of the desired neighborhood(s), as the guides are all licensed by City Hall.

This self-service system is offered in several areas of the city. It allows you to borrow a bike from one of the stations according to two separate packages. The first is pay-per-use, or 15₵/minute plus a US$1 release fee. The second is a monthly subscription at a cost of US$25 (1 hour free per day, 15₵/minute thereafter, no unlocking fee). It is extremely beneficial for people making short trips each time. The app available for phones is quite handy for locating stations.

Three routes connect New Orleans to the rest of the country: City of New Orleans (Chicago - New Orleans via Memphis), Crescent (New York - New Orleans via Atlanta) and Sunset Limited (Los Angeles - New Orleans via San Antonio, Tucson and Phoenix). In addition to single tickets, Amtrak offers vacation packages, a multi-trip pass and the USA Rail Pass (valid for 30 days in the country in Economy class, limited number of 10 trips).

Probably the best-known cab company in New Orleans, United Cabs will take you anywhere in the city and also connects to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner. This company has a fleet of over 400 cabs and offers 24-hour service. To order a cab, you can either call the local number or download the Curb app, an app that works in other countries as well and allows you to pay the bill in advance. Don't forget the tip!

The RTA (norta.com) has a network of some 40 bus lines, four streetcars, a ferry between downtown and the Algiers district and another between Lower Algiers and Chalmette. Be sure to get an accurate count: drivers do not give change. It is recommended that you download the Le Pass app to use the system. Two other companies serve the NOLA metropolitan area, Jefferson Transit and St. Bernard Parish Rapid Urban Transit.

Ideally located in the Faubourg Marigny district, a stone's throw from the French Quarter, this store offers both the sale and rental of bikes. For half a day, a full day or even a whole week, road, mountain or tandem bikes, everything is possible (sliding scale of prices according to the number of days). The helmet and basket are extra, but the lock is included to secure your bike during stops. And here, it's first come, first served, advance reservations are not accepted.

The closest to the French Quarter. Possible access to the Internet.

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