New Orleans Streetcar Guide: Lines, Fares & Route Map
The Streetcar
The oldest street railway in the world — and it still rolls right past our door.
Most cities tore theirs out. New Orleans kept the streetcar — not as a museum piece, but as a working way to move through the city. It is the slow, beautiful, correct way to see this place. Here's the map, the lines, what it costs, and where to get off.
The Canal line runs straight past our door — hop off at the Galvez Street stop, where Lines 47 and 48 both pass. Transfer downtown for the Riverfront and St. Charles lines.
The St. Charles Avenue line has been running since 1835 — the oldest continuously operating street railway on earth. Its dark-green cars are original in spirit: mahogany seats, brass fittings, windows you actually open, and the same rattling climb up the avenue that riders have taken for nearly two centuries. It's a National Historic Landmark you can board for the price of a bus ride.
All operated by the New Orleans RTA. The two Canal branches roll right past us in Mid-City; St. Charles and Rampart meet the Canal line downtown.
River → Canal St → N. Carrollton → City Park / NOMA
Runs the full length of Canal Street right past our front door. Catch it at the river and ride it straight to us, or take it to City Park and the sculpture garden.
✦ Stops at our doorAlong the way
New Orleans Museum of Art — end of the line, free sculpture garden outside
Besthoff Sculpture Garden — 60+ works among live oaks and lagoons
Angelo Brocato's — century-old Sicilian ice cream on N. Carrollton
River → Canal St → City Park Ave → Cemeteries
The same Canal Street run, branching toward the historic cemeteries at City Park Avenue. Ride to the end and walk the Cities of the Dead, or hop off at our stop on the way.
✦ Stops at our doorAlong the way
Greenwood Cemetery — elaborate above-ground tombs, rarely crowded
Cities of the Dead — St. Patrick's and the historic cemetery row at the terminus
Uptown · Garden District · Carrollton
The oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world. Ride through the Garden District and Uptown under live oaks, then transfer to the Canal line downtown.
Transfer at Canal & CarondeletAlong the way
Audubon Park — 350 acres of live oaks, walking trails, and the zoo
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 — the Garden District's iconic walled graveyard
The Columns Hotel — Victorian porch bar, the best place to watch the streetcar pass
Tremé · Rampart · Marigny
Through Tremé and the Marigny, past Congo Square and Armstrong Park. Crosses Canal Street at Rampart — walk or transfer west to reach us.
Transfer at Canal & RampartAlong the way
Congo Square — the birthplace of New Orleans' musical and spiritual traditions
Armstrong Park — shaded grounds honoring the city's jazz heritage
St. Claude Arts District — galleries, murals, and the Marigny's creative edge
French Quarter · the Mississippi · Convention Center
The scenic river run. Red cars trace the Mississippi from Esplanade Avenue at the downriver edge of the French Quarter, past the foot of Canal Street, down to the Convention Center — the prettiest short ride in the city.
Transfer at CanalAlong the way
French Market — open-air market at the downriver end of the Quarter
Woldenberg Riverfront Park — live oaks and river breeze along the levee
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas — at the foot of Canal Street
Jackson Brewery · Spanish Plaza · the Convention Center — the downriver stretch
It's refreshingly simple. Board at the front, pay or tap, find a wooden seat. Fares below are the RTA Jazzy Pass rates — good on every streetcar, bus, and ferry.
Single Ride
$1.25
1-Day Pass
$3.00
3-Day Pass
$9.00
Fares and schedules change — always confirm the current price and live arrival times in the RTA Le Pass app before you ride. It also shows exactly where your car is on the line.
The Canal Street line is the one that stitches the city together. It starts at the river by the foot of the French Quarter and runs straight up Canal, through downtown and into Mid-City. Near the top it branches: bear up N. Carrollton for City Park, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden; stay on Canal for the historic Cemeteries. Somewhere in the middle of that ride — between downtown and the park — is us.
Hop Off in Mid-City
Witches Brew sits right on the Canal line at the Galvez Street stop — a short walk from the door. Break the ride here for coffee, a serious loose-leaf tea, or a pastry; sit on the patio; then catch the next car up to City Park or back downtown. There's parking in the rear if you'd rather drive.
2940 Canal St · Open Daily 8 AM – 6 PM
How much is the New Orleans streetcar?
A single ride runs $1.25 (fares are set by the RTA and can change — confirm the current price in the Le Pass app). A 1-day Jazzy Pass is about $3.00 and a 3-day is about $9.00; if you'll ride more than a couple of times in a day, a day pass usually pays for itself.
How do I pay for the streetcar?
Pay onboard with exact change, or tap to pay through the RTA Le Pass mobile app. The app also sells 1-day, 3-day, and 31-day Jazzy Passes for unlimited rides on streetcars, buses, and ferries.
Which streetcar goes to City Park and NOMA?
The Canal Street line's City Park / Museum branch (Route 48) — the cars that turn up N. Carrollton Avenue. It drops you right at City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Witches Brew is on this same line, a few stops toward downtown at the Galvez Street stop.
Which streetcar stops near Witches Brew?
Both Canal Street branches (Routes 48 and 47) stop at Galvez Street, a short walk from our door at 2940 Canal St. Coming from Uptown on the St. Charles line, transfer to Canal downtown at Canal & Carondelet.
What are the streetcar hours?
Streetcars run daily from early morning until late at night, with frequency varying by line and time of day. For live arrival times, check the RTA Le Pass app rather than relying on a posted schedule.
Are the streetcars wheelchair accessible?
The modern red cars on the Canal, Riverfront, and Rampart–St. Claude lines are ADA-accessible. The historic green St. Charles cars have limited accessibility; the RTA runs some accessible service — check with them for current details.