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Air & Ground Information
Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
900 S Airline DriveKenner, LA 70062
(504) 464-3547
www.flymsy.com
The Louis Armstrong International Airport is approximately 22 miles away from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, which is located in the downtown area of New Orleans' Jefferson Parrish.
For information on ground transportation to and from the airport including shuttle, taxi, public transportation, Amtrak, Greyhound, car rentals, etc, go to www.flymsy.com and highlight "Ground Transportation."
Airport Shuttle Service
866.596.2699www.airportshuttleneworleans.com
This is the official ground service for the Louis Armstrong International Airport to/from downtown, New Orleans hotels, the French Quarter, and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Fee: $15.00 one-way/$30.00 roundtrip.
Cabs and Taxi
| United Cabs Inc. (504) 522-8771 | Liberty Bell Cab. (504) 822-5974 | Coleman Cab Company (504) 586-0222 |
| Yellow-Checker Cab (504) 525-3311 | White Fleet Cab Co. (504) 948-6505 | Crescent City Cabs (504) 822-3600 |
1 to 2 person(s) $28.00 (flat rate)
3 or more passengers $12.00 (per person)
Getting around downtown New Orleans
Complimentary shuttles will be available from designated Workforce Innovations 2008 hotels to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during conference hours.
New Orleans has a diverse culture and history with exciting sites, clubs, and restaurants within walking distance of the Convention Center and conference hotels. Visit the New Orleans Visitor's Bureau for information and recommendations.
For help finding your way around the Central Business District, French Quarter, and Warehouse Arts District, and to locate shops, restaurants, and sites within these neighborhoods, use this interactive map to locate a destination or check with the concierge desk located in your hotel's lobby.
New Orleans Street Cars
Need to get around? The famous New Orleans street car lines (St. Charles, Riverfront, and Canal Street) are accessible from downtown and outside the French Quarter. Look for a pole with a vertical yellow sign that reads "Car Stop." Fares: $1.25 + $.25 per transfer. For routes and schedules visit www.norta.com/routes.
Canal Street Ferry
The Canal Street Ferry takes pedestrians and automobiles from Canal Street across the Mississippi river to Algiers Point. The Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel (1 block) and Loews hotel (2 ½ blocks) are in walking distance from the dock. For ferry schedule information go to www.friendsoftheferry.org.
