Transfer to/from - New Orleans airport (MSY)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber and Lyft pick passengers up outside the luggage recollection area, between doors 7 and 11.

Bus

Line E1 (Veterans-Airport) from Jefferson Transit (Tel +1 504 248 3900) departs from the third level to the city centre, with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes. Tickets cost USD2.00 and stops include Veterans Clearview and Veterans Causeway. They operate Mondays through Fridays from 5:35 am to 10:20 pm, Saturdays from 6:10 am to 10:15 pm and Sundays from 6:45 am to 10:15 pm.
Route 202 (Airport Express) from RTA (Tel +1 504 248 3900) has a fare of USD1.50 and runs to Elk Place and Union Passenger Terminal from 3:45 am to 7:00 pm.
Airport Shuttle New Orleans (Tel +1 866 596 2699) provides shared transport to hotels in the central business district of New Orleans, with a frequency of 30 min. and a fare of USD24.00. There are reservation counters in the baggage reclaim area, between doors 3 and 4.
In addition, at the downtown bus station, you can board Greyhound services (Tel +1 214 849 8100 / 800 231 2222) to destinations throughout the country.

Train

The nearest train station is located in Union Station, in the city centre. There are Amtrak schedules (Tel +1 215 856 7924 / 800 872 7245) to Chicago, Memphis, New York, Atlanta, San Antonio, Tucson, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Cabs operate from level 1, outside the baggage claim door 7. The trip to New Orleans central business district takes 20-30 minutes and costs around USD36.00.

Further information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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