By Train:
The Amtrak Union Station is located at 1001 Loyola Avenue. New Orleans is served by three Amtrak routes. The City of New Orleans runs between Chicago and New Orleans. The Crescent runs between New York and New Orleans with stops in Washington D.C. and Atlanta. The Sunset Limited runs west between Los Angles and New Orleans.
By Bus:
New Orleans has a fantastic public bus service. Rides are only $1.25. If public transportation is your main source for getting around, you will want to invest in a VisiTour Pass. Sold by VisiTour vendors, a one-day unlimited-rides pass is $5.00 and a three-day pass is $12.00. Your hotel will be able to assist you in finding the nearest vendor.Greyhound serves the Downtown Bus Station at 101 Loyola Avenue. There are several bus routes taking passengers from New Orleans to other U.S. cities and towns.
By Air
New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong International Airport which is located in the suburb of Kenner. Hurricane Katrina had a severe impact on the airport in 2005 but by 2006 the aiport had regained almost 75% of its pre-hurricane flights. Over the years, additional flights have been added and there are now several flights to and from European cities making New Orleans even more accessible for tourists across the Atlantic.
Getting into the City Centre from the Airport is relatively easy. Many of the major hotels have shuttle bus services and even if you are not staying at these hotels it is often best value to hop on and pay for the ride if your hotel is close to the final destination.
There is a public bus from the airport to Loyola Avenue in the New Orleans Central Business District. Just be careful to remember that the stop is a good walk from the luggage reclaim so you'll probably have to ask at an information desk to find it.
By Taxi:
Taxis can be found throughout the French Quarter and many hotels have taxi lines. Expect to pay more during Mardi Gras and other occasions bringing a lot of people to the city such as the Jazz Festival held every May and major college and professional sporting events.