How to get from Metairie to New Orleans by Streetcar and bus?

From Metairie to New Orleans by Streetcar and bus

To get from Metairie to New Orleans in New Orleans, take the E1 bus from Veterans @ Carrollton station to Canal Blvd Terminal (Cemeteries) station. Next, take the 47 Streetcar from Cemeteries Transit Center station to Canal St. Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The Streetcar and bus schedule from Metairie may change. We recommend you check the updated Streetcar and bus schedule to New Orleans on the Moovit app.

48min$1.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Streetcar - 4747
Walk to New Orleans
Leaves from Veterans @ Carrollton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veterans @ Carrollton
    ID 11324
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    City Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal Blvd Terminal (Cemeteries)
    ID 11353
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Cemeteries Transit Center
    ID 5433
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Streetcar - 4747
    Wait for Streetcar
    47
    Canal St. Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Canal St. Ferry Terminal
    ID 8237
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to New Orleans
    Walk to
    New Orleans
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Metairie to New Orleans by Streetcar and bus via 45 and 47

To get from Metairie to New Orleans in New Orleans, take the 45 bus from Veterans + Carrollton station to Cemeteries station. Next, take the 47 Streetcar from Cemeteries Transit Center station to Canal St. Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The Streetcar and bus schedule from Metairie may change. We recommend you check the updated Streetcar and bus schedule to New Orleans on the Moovit app.

57min$1.25
Bus - 4545
Streetcar - 4747
Walk to New Orleans
Leaves from Veterans + Carrollton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Metairie
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Cemeteries Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cemeteries
    ID 799
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Cemeteries Transit Center
    ID 5433
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Streetcar - 4747
    Wait for Streetcar
    47
    Canal St. Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Canal St. Ferry Terminal
    ID 8237
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to New Orleans
    Walk to
    New Orleans
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metairie to New Orleans

The distance between Metairie and New Orleans is approximately 6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metairie to New Orleans by Streetcar and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in New Orleans – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Streetcar And Bus schedule from Metairie to New Orleans

To check the Streetcar and bus schedule from Metairie to New Orleans using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Metairie) and destination (New Orleans), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Streetcar and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Streetcar and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Streetcar and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Metairie to New Orleans by Streetcar and bus via 45 and 47

To get from Metairie to New Orleans in New Orleans, take the 45 bus from Veterans + Carrollton station to Cemeteries station. Next, take the 47 Streetcar from Cemeteries Transit Center station to Canal St. Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $1.25. The Streetcar and bus schedule from Metairie may change. We recommend you check the updated Streetcar and bus schedule to New Orleans on the Moovit app.

57min$1.25
Bus - 4545
Streetcar - 4747
Walk to New Orleans
Leaves from Veterans + Carrollton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Metairie
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Cemeteries Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cemeteries
    ID 799
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Walk to Streetcar station
    Cemeteries Transit Center
    ID 5433
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Streetcar - 4747
    Wait for Streetcar
    47
    Canal St. Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Ride to Streetcar station
    Canal St. Ferry Terminal
    ID 8237
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to New Orleans
    Walk to
    New Orleans
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metairie to New Orleans?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line E1, Streetcar line 47.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metairie to New Orleans?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 45, Streetcar line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Metairie and New Orleans in New Orleans?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Streetcar line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Metairie to New Orleans in New Orleans?

    The E1 bus line goes from Veterans @ Carrollton station near Metairie in New Orleans to City Park station. From there you’ll have to take one Streetcar line till City Park station near New Orleans.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metairie to New Orleans in New Orleans by bus and Streetcar?

    The total travel time between Metairie and New Orleans by bus and Streetcar is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Metairie to get to New Orleans in New Orleans?

    Get on the E1 bus from the Veterans @ Carrollton stop near Metairie in New Orleans.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Metairie and New Orleans in New Orleans?

    Get off the bus at the City Park station, which is closest to New Orleans.

  • How much is the bus fare from Metairie to New Orleans?

    The ride from Metairie to New Orleans costs $1.25.

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