Travel & Transportation in French Quarter - New Orleans

Getting around New Orleans: New Orleans is a compact, walkable city best explored without a car.

The French Quarter, CBD, Uptown, Treme, Marigny, and Bywater, Algiers are connected by a mix of historic streetcars, RTA buses, the Algiers Ferry, bike‑share, pedicabs, and ride‑hailing services.

For everyday travel, download RTA GoMobile to buy and store Jazzy Passes and track streetcars and buses in real time.

Quick transit tips: Buses fill gaps where streetcars don’t run; use exact change or a Jazzy Pass. Blue Bikes NOLA is ideal for short scenic rides; pedicabs are perfect for short hops in the French Quarter. For late nights or parade detours, rely on Uber/Lyft and use Waze for traffic updates.

Quick facts

• Jazzy Pass options: 1, 3, 5, 31 days.

• St. Charles streetcar ride: ~45 minutes end to end.

• Algiers Ferry: 5‑minute crossing from Canal Street

Plan your route and download RTA GoMobile before you go.