Things You'll Need:
- Medicare statement (for seniors)
- Photo ID
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Step 1
Bridge the gap between the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and downtown New Orleans with the E-2 line. The E-2 Airport Bus starts from the upper level of the airport and makes several stops within the city to accommodate tourists.
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Step 2
Obtain a bike permit from the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA) to bring your bike on the bus. These permits are free for all users through the authority's ID centers in New Orleans. Failure to use a valid bike permit prohibits access to the bus system.
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Step 3
Charter a streetcar through NORTA well ahead of your trip to the city. These charters are ideal for large groups who want to take a leisurely trip through New Orleans. Photographers, film makers and other artists can use charters to film footage of the city from the streetcar perspective.
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Step 4
Use a senior citizen pass if you are over 65 and travel by bus in New Orleans. The NORTA senior citizen pass requires a photo identification and a Medicare letter to indicate the correct age. This pass is several dollars cheaper per month than a regular bus pass.
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Step 5
Hop on the LA Swift line from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. You can travel by bus from the state's capital to New Orleans using this system introduced in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The bus fare for the LA Swift line is relatively inexpensive.
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Step 6
Take advantage of the newly opened St. Charles Streetcar line to get around the heart of New Orleans. This streetcar is part of the NORTA system and covers the section of St. Charles Street when it becomes Bourbon Street. The St. Charles line runs through the French Quarter on its way to the northern part of New Orleans.
