New Orleans Ferry
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The RTA operates two ferries in the New Orleans, the Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry and the Lower Algiers-Chalmette Ferry.
Hop Aboard with GoMobile
The RTA GoMobile app is an easy and safe way to purchase all fare types for both the Algiers Point and Chalmette ferries. To ride the ferry, download the app on your smartphone from the App Store or the Google Play Store.
- Purchase fare or passes at your fingertips
- Show your fare or pass to the boarding agent
- Hop aboard
Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry
The Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry is a vessel that carries riders. It operates 7 days a week.
Getting to the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal
The Algiers Point Ferry Terminal is located at
138 Morgan Street in Algiers Point. The terminal is along the Jazz Walk of Fame and the Algiers Walking and Bike Path.
Getting to the Canal Street Ferry Terminal
The Canal Street Ferry Terminal is located at
1 Canal Street in Downtown New Orleans. The terminal is located across from Harrah's Casino and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas along the
Riverfront Streetcar.
Schedule
The Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry operates every 15 minutes. This frequency is tentative. For updates on daily frequency, call Rideline at 504-248-3900. Use the GoMobile app to purchase fares and check service updates.
| Departure Times |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
| First Ferry – Algiers Point to Canal St. |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
| First Ferry – Canal St. to Algiers Point |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
| Last Ferry – Algiers Point to Canal St. |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
10:30pm |
10:30pm |
8:30pm |
| Last Ferry – Canal St. to Algiers Point |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
10:45pm |
10:45pm |
8:45pm |
Fares
Download
GoMobile to purchase your fare or pass and speed up boarding on the ferry. Children 2 years old and younger ride for free.
| Fare Type |
Price |
| One-Way |
$2.00 |
| Reduced One-Way (65+, Medicare Card) |
$1.00 |
| 5-Day Ferry Pass |
$18.00 |
| 31-Day Ferry Pass |
$65.00 |
| 1-Day Integrated Pass (GoMobile only)* |
$7.00 |
| 5-Day Integrated Pass (GoMobile only)* |
$30.00 |
| 31-Day Integrated Pass (GoMobile only)* |
$105.00 |
*Integrated passes can be used on buses, streetcars, and ferries.
Lowers Algiers-Chalmette Ferry
The Lower Algiers-Chalmette Ferry is a vessel that carries both riders and vehicles. It operates 7 days a week.
Getting to the Lower Algiers Ferry Terminal
The Lower Algiers Ferry Terminal is located on
Winston Street in Algiers. It is accessible to riders and vehicles.
Getting to the Chalmette Ferry Terminal
The Chalmette Ferry Terminal is located on Paris Road in Chalmette, LA. It is accessible to riders and vehicles.
Schedule
The Lower Algiers-Chalmette Ferry operates every 15 minutes. This frequency is tentative. For updates on daily frequency, call Rideline at 504-248-3900. Use the GoMobile app to purchase fares and check service updates.
| Departure Times |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
| First Ferry – Lower Algiers to Chalmette |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
6:00am |
| First Ferry – Chalmette to Lower Algiers |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
6:15am |
| Last Ferry – Lower Algiers to Chalmette |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
8:30pm |
| Last Ferry – Chalmette to Lower Algiers |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
8:45pm |
Fares
Download
GoMobile to purchase your fare or pass and speed up boarding on the ferry. Children 2 years old and younger ride for free.
| Fare Type |
Price |
| One-Way (with or without vehicle) |
$2.00 |
| Reduced One-Way (65+, Medicare Card) (with or without vehicle) |
$1.00 |
| One-Way with Vehicle & Trailer |
$5.00 |
| Reduced One-Way Vehicle & Trailer (65+, Medicare Card) |
$4.00 |
| 5-Day Ferry Pass |
$18.00 |
| 31-Day Ferry Pass |
$65.00 |
| 1-Day Integrated Pass (GoMobile only)* |
$7.00 |
| 5-Day Integrated Pass (GoMobile only)* |
$30.00 |
| 31-Day Integrated Pass (GoMobile only)* |
$105.00 |
*Integrated passes can be used on buses, streetcars, and ferries.
Need Help?
If you need assistance or have questions about riding the ferry, please contact Rideline at 504-248-3900 or visit Customer Service.