New Orleans Ferry (Adjusted Service)
To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while keeping our riders and operators safe, ferry service has been adjusted. Riders should only use public transit for essential travel. Remember to adhere to recommendations of social distancing.
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. Download the app on your smartphone from the App Store or the Google Play Store.
Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry Shuttle
The RTA operates a terminal-to-terminal ferry shuttle bus that runs :45 and :15 minutes daily. Riders can board the bus outside of the terminal.
| Location |
Departure Times |
| First Trip from Algiers to Canal |
6:15 am |
| First Trip from Canal to Algiers |
6:45 am |
| Last Trip from Algiers to Canal |
9:15 pm |
| Last Trip from Canal to Algiers |
9:45 pm |
Algiers Point-Canal Street
The Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry will operate Sunday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Fares are being collected. Departure times below are tenative.
The Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry operates every 30 minutes. This frequency is tentative. For updates on daily frequency, call Rideline at 504-248-3900. Riders can also 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 |
6:30am |
6:30am |
6:30am |
6:30am |
6:30am |
6:30am |
6:30am |
| Last Ferry – Algiers Point to Canal St. |
9:00pm |
9:00pm |
9:00pm |
9:00pm |
9:00pm |
9:00pm |
9:00pm |
| Last Ferry – Canal St. to Algiers Point |
9:30pm |
9:30pm |
9:30pm |
9:30pm |
9:30pm |
9:30pm |
9:30pm |
Lowers Algiers-Chalmette Ferry
The Lower Algiers-Chalmette Ferry will operate on its normal schedule. Fares are being collected.
The Lower Algiers Ferry operates every 15 minutes. This frequency is tentative. For updates on daily frequency, call Rideline at 504-248-3900. Riders can also 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
Need Help?
If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Rideline at 504-248-3900 or visit Customer Service.