Transportation Public Transportation RTA The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, or RTA, operates the city's bus lines and two streetcar lines as well.
One-day and three-day transit passes can be purchased at many hotel information counters and various retail locations. Detailed route maps and schedules are provided on the website. Tel 504.248.3900 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport The airport is approximately 21 miles from the Central
Business District. This includes the Riverwalk, French Quarter, and Jackson Square. Taxicabs, shuttle buses, and public transportation have routes that can get you to the city 24-hours a day. http://flymsy.com Jefferson Transit Jefferson Transit operates the buses in Jefferson Parish, directly across the
Mississippi River from New Orleans. A ride on this public bus costs $1.50 per person which includes one transfer good from any Jefferson Transit bus. Tel 504.367.7433 Cab Companies Big Easy Dispatch Service Tel 504.488.1234
Terry's Taxis Inc. Tel 504.283.4100
White Fleet Cabs Tel 504.948.6605
Yellow-Checker Cabs Tel 504.525.3311 Limousines - Charters A Regal Limousine Service Airport transfers and special occasion transport are provided by a variety of luxury sedans and limousines. Stretch limousines and limo buses are also available for parties and events. Tel 800.887.3352 Flagship Limousine Flagship offers a variety of transportation options from sedans to stretch limos to sightseeing buses. A variety of tour packages are available for individuals to groups of more than 40 people. Reservations may be made by phone or requested via online form. Tel 800.259.6562 Turtle Taxi Service This taxi service operates pedicabs, which are like rickshaws except that they are pulled by bikes. They can carry two passengers at a time and are excellent for sightseeing. Call for reservations. Tel 504.782.7098
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