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Getting to and from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

New Orleans, Louisiana KMSY #39 US airport by passengers

Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at MSY.

Ways to reach MSY

  • Bus

    RTA Route 202 Airport Express

    Runs between the airport and two downtown New Orleans stops: Elk Place at Cleveland and Union Passenger Terminal (Bus Bay 2). The airport lists a $1.25 fare. Buses board on Level 1 outside Baggage Claim Door 2 in zones B4 and B5.

  • Bus

    Jefferson Transit E2 Airline Drive

    A Jefferson Parish Transit bus along Airline Drive into New Orleans, also boarding outside Door 2. The airport lists $1.50 within Jefferson Parish and $2.00 into New Orleans. Jefferson Transit lists the E2 as running from the Kenner terminal parking garage to Tulane and Loyola on weekdays.

  • Rideshare and taxi

    Level 1 arrivals curb

    Uber and Lyft meet riders on the median curb outside Level 1 baggage claim, reached by a crosswalk near Baggage Claim 6. Check your app for the exact door. Taxis load at the Level 1 arrival curb, with a fare the airport lists as $36 for one or two passengers to the French Quarter or Central Business District, or $15 per passenger for parties of three or more.

  • Shuttle

    Airport Shuttle and rental car shuttles

    The Airport Shuttle sells shared rides to hotels in the city from a ticket desk on the ground level across from baggage claim. The tourism bureau lists $30 one way per person. Rental car shuttles leave from Level 1 in front of the Long Term garage.

Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

Frequently asked questions

How many terminals and concourses does MSY have?

One terminal building with three concourses, A, B and C, all reached through a single checkpoint on Level 2. The terminal opened in November 2019.

How do I get from MSY to downtown New Orleans by bus?

RTA Route 202 Airport Express goes to downtown stops at Elk Place and Union Passenger Terminal. Jefferson Transit E2 runs along Airline Drive. Both board outside Door 2 on Level 1.

How much is a taxi from MSY to the French Quarter?

The airport lists a fare of $36 for one or two passengers to the French Quarter or Central Business District, and $15 per person for three or more. Rates are set by the city and can change.