New Orleans Streetcars: How to Use NOLA Streetcars

[@Dutchified]

I was there about three weeks ago. The streetcars were a great way to get around. On my first day I got a 3$ day card. I only had 5$ so they gave me a 2$ voucher/card instead of money change. I used the voucher the next day, so that is also an option to not having the exact amount. Great tips as always.

[@woltersworld]

No kidding? We may have been there about the same time. It was end of Januray

[@SMichelle626]

I got my jazzy pass mailed to me 💪🏼 I can’t wait to go 💛

[@ladyt9000]

Please let me know how it goes

[@helencisneros6964]

Awesome video! So informative. Love the details bc I have anxiety & I worry about the smallest stuff 😅 appreciate the tip on exiting from the front of the streetcar

[@nickbarbosa7703]

You can also get tickets from CVS

[@casingadreamw.nuecases1293]

Don’t tell me that lol

[@joshquill2263]

I love your videos! I'm trying to save up for the next 5 years, and after I'm done with college I'm going to quit my job, and hit the road, and travel for 2-3 years straight. Watching your videos is really helping me get an insight into traveling, and what I need to be prepared for. Keep up the videos!!!

[@annbush1826]

Sending best wishes a year later. The streetcars are wonderful transport. and a trip up the St. Charles streetcar is a musr. As a New Orleanian, [et me add that under the tourist dreck are specific places to learn our great history. Go to the Cathedral in Jackson Square. It sits facing the Park created by the Baroness Michaela Almonester de Pontalba. As the daughter of the richest man in then French Louisiana, she was married off at 15 to Celestin, the son of Baron Pontalba. and taken to France. Here her father-in-law, wanting her dowry, shot her, then killed himself. She survived. On her return to New Orleans, she took the area in front of the Cathedral (the "Plaza des Armas" or parade grounds of the colony,) and created the park, with its statue to celebrate Andrew Jackson, who had defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans. On either side of the park, she had twin apartments built. Her extraordinary vision and ability incorporated building techniques today considered "pre-fab" such as the rows of wrought iron lacy balconies. er initials "MAP" are visible in groups of four for each apartment. We lived in the Lower Pontalba, and attended Mass in the cathedral.Go into the Cabildo (the building on your right as you face the Cathedral). The museum within is worth the visit. Read "Intimate Enemies" by Christina Vella. Have one meal at Galatoire's! and let the good times roll.

[@nickbarbosa7703]

We stayed in an Air B&B off St Charles st right in front of a Street Car stop and we had the best time. The NOLA is one of the greatest cities in the world in my opinion. $3 for an all day trolley pass is hard to beat. They don't take you everywhere but they do take you where you need to go. The fact that they run all night and as long as you aren't belligerent you can be pretty smashed on the trolley. They even let me and my wife on board with our drinks. Just be nice to the drivers and they will remember you.

[@BookOfFaustus]

Going next week. Thanks Wolters World, you've helped me in NYC, London, and NOLA now.

[@EricTheKei]

Side note: When driving, streetcars have right of way over other vehicles. Period....And not just because they're the size of a city bus and cannot stop on a dime without the risk of derailing. Also, don't stop on top of the tracks when crossing the street. If you/your car get damaged as a result, the cops *will* side with the streetcar driver (see first sentence ;) ), as you're not supposed to be there in the first place. It's treated more or less the same as blocking an auto-traffic intersection. On the up side: When you need to change from a bus line to a streetcar line (or vice versa), or just moving from one SC line to another, ask for a "transfer" from the driver when you pay. It should be like 10 or 20 cents, and having one means you do NOT need to pay the $1.25 again when switching. If you have a day pass, this is not necessary.

[@ryancoulter4797]

EricTheKei 25 cents

[@evaalex8926]

I would love if you did more “how to’s” for country (city) specific public transportation like this video, such as how to use public transport in Amsterdam/The Netherlands, or Brussels/Belgium. Thanks for the great videos!

[@johnfuller3272]

Fantastic! You forgot to mention the best deal on the street car is the senior cost is $0.40. Keep making your great videos. You are great but your wife and kids also do a wonderful job.

[@Angell_Lee]

Thank you so much, one of the best travel channels out there!! 💖

[@erickeith1001]

I'm from Baton Rouge and I have been to New Orleans 100's times and I have never rode the streetcars,but that's one of my goals for 2019.

[@woltersworld]

well i hope this video helped a bit :) Was in Baton Rouge a few years ago on a Sunday. We ate well and there was a small festival by the capital buildings nad offices.

[@DanielBMr-SundaySauce]

Nicee video. I've taken all 3 lines over the years. Great way to get around, walk and take Street Cars. Love it.

[@StephyandTimWayco]

I remember riding one of these into the garden district and finding a very good frozen daiquiri place at the last stop lol

[@italianboy2005]

Wish I would have seen this before the last time I went to New Orleans

[@jennysjourney02]

Will be there for the 4th of July this year so this is really helpful. Thanks.

[@ryancoulter4797]

“Who carries a dollar in quarters around?” *has $10 worth from the last two visits to the US - great for the streetcars (but be quick about it) or laundromats like Suds Dem Duds on Bourbon.*

[@ryancoulter4797]

If you hear that streetcars run 24/7 that’s not true for all streetcars so check first (Riverwalk does not). Ferries are different fares. If you’re going to an event (like a Saints game) via a street car expect to be crammed in like sardines. The one trip fares are only one way.

[@angiealexis3717]

Thanks for the info :)

[@johnharris8191]

I always loved breakfast at Camellia Grill at the intersection of St Charles and Carrollton Av.

[@justing6986]

Another great video, great job Mark! Keep up the good work, your videos have really helped me

[@woltersworld]

thank you Justin!

[@woltersworld]

@Zanda Williams no. We ubered everywhere if the streetcar didnt help

[@retailadventures6]

Wolters World plus there are buses.

[@msliz8519]

Visiting new orleans for the first time in june! Your videos are awesome and informative!

[@michaelsheridan1048]

Thank you for the videos on New Orleans, I am going there soon and this is really helping me feel more confident in going.

[@nicklesmama]

Perfect timing! My husband and I are planning a trip to Nola at the end of the month, so this info came just in time!

[@woltersworld]

Glad we could help

[@LibbyRal]

So how was your trip?

[@jameisha2]

Thanks for tips we used them on our recent trip to Nola, we downloaded the app it was easy. You must have the exact amount because they don’t give change

[@calebcanice]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m now really excited for my trip!

[@julie627]

great video, me and my partner are travelling to America from the UK for the first time this November we are doing the New Orleans Memphis and Nashville tour and I'm so glad i came across your video's they have been absolutely amazing to watch so much great information, keep up the amazing work you do on educating people like me and my partner who are first time traveller's to the U,S in exactly what to do and what to expect, so once again i thank you!

[@tosht2515]

@1:51 Nice listing of the lines and destinations. I wonder if the city ever really intended to resurrect the *_Desire Line_* or simply rename one of them? Seems like that would be cool.

[@lifeasme]

I’m wondering where to park to then get on a trolley and explore I’d we’ve got a rental car.

[@irenea7987]

Love New Orleans!!!

[@michaelpenney9692]

Thank you!

[@Allaiya.]

I love streetcars!

[@d.wssuckitupdredging1338]

I really appreciate the information. Very helpful

[@susie9893]

Thanks Mark, very helpful

[@cherlynriley5469]

Thank you very helpful!!!!!

[@rebeccaoconnor6938]

Wish I would've found this last week

[@strandedsouthmusic]

Keep your arms INSIDE the windows!

[@michaelwatson113]

Right. You may need them after you get off the streetcar. Same goes for your head.

[@CrankyBubushka]

Thank you!! I have always wanted to try that :)

[@casingadreamw.nuecases1293]

Thanks Wolt I will

[@ElinorRumming]

Very helpful video!

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Confused on transfers tickets

[@JohamestheATC]

I have grandparents that live in New Orleans and I love to take the streetcar whenever I go there and I also love to go visit the World War II museum

[@LitNick.]

“Oddo-bon park” it’s pronounced “odd-ō-bin park” in our area. Have a nice day bro!

[@jeffpearljam1976]

Did you notice that the routes the street cars take have color coded street cars. (Red and Green).

[@sixtyfy6601]

Love your videos :) are luggages allowed in the streetcar .???

[@HunterRex]

We were disappointed with the streetcars from our trip last week. They DO NOT come by every 10 minutes or less as said in this video. They stop every half hour, which isn’t very convenient. Also, they do not run the entire length on Canal St. We went to board a streetcar, and the driver told us to take a bus. Later, we tried another streetcar and rode it for two blocks until the driver told everyone to get off. Then she pointed up ahead and said if we want to continue on Canal St then we need to walk 4-5 blocks to the streetcars that we could see ahead of us. This video was helpful about the Jazzy Pass, but the streetcar schedules and routes were a disappointment.

[@artnc4139]

The red streetcars are not the original streetcars - they are ADA compliant replicas built in 1997, and rebuilt in 2009 after being seriously damaged in flooding during hurricane Katrina

[@davidkarle8265]

A great recap! The tip to get the app is really helpful.

[@woltersworld]

The app is seriously helpful too

[@CapeCodBelle]

I’ve been to NOLA before but haven’t taken the streetcar. I don’t know where to find the streetcars for the route I want. For example, where do you pick up the streetcar to go to the Garden District from the French Quarter?

[@LitNick.]

My mom is from a suburb of New Orleans amd I grew up less than an hour from the city, yet I still don’t know how to board a trolley (edit- is trolly a NOLA/LA term? I noticed that almost no one uses that term in the comments, they say “street car”)

[@Jrprez22]

What about your kids? Do they need their own passes? No phone? How does that work? TY

[@itsnotme07]

Great info! Love me some New Orleans!!

[@woltersworld]

Thank you!

[@LordGanondorf.]

I plan going in July. I wann visit Dat Dog, 3 legged dog, mothers, Cafe Du Monde.

[@mileeortiz7670]

Thanks for this video we are going on Thursday

[@woltersworld]

have fun!

[@Cta2006]

Why have they made it so difficult to get out in the back ? The doors don't open/close automatically ?

[@artnc4139]

If the back door opened automatically, people might enter in the back door and not pay the fare

[@Cta2006]

Yes, but according to Mark, it was extra difficult to get out in the back, but easier in front ...

[@RRansomSmith]

Because they're passenger operated in the rear as opposed to the driver operated ones in the front. Plus they're older and fully mechanical so they're gonna be slightly problematic.

[@GONEPower]

I am here from Simcity Buildit

[@Thearaspicykitchen]

Wolter, I can’t find your Australia video. Do you have one or you haven’t go there yet?

[@Thearaspicykitchen]

KezzDaddy yes I’m going to Brisbane and Sydney in June from the US and I don’t know if they have data plan for the iPhone that I can use in my phone because I don’t want to use the international plan from my carrier which they charge $10 a day and using my own plan here from the USA

[@bloke7901]

Do they accept card?

[@jimmyjamqwerty17]

So jelly you do so much loved your European tourist vid lmao do you have a paytron omg That's not what it's called but still I want to enjoy the world with you

[@jimmyjamqwerty17]

Just was the end of this vid about paytreion lol I must have missed it in previous vids! Yass your amazing so keep it up

[@jasonhill6170]

Twice in the video, he uses the UK term "tram" instead of "streetcar".

[@CarlosHernandez-rh7nu]

Who has exact change? I don’t know, what about people like every day Commuters.

[@jingiyo]

Is there room for a stroller on the street cars?

[@Piscoandmartinis]

I'm going next month, perfect timing! Sidenote: I know your children are older but did you travel with them when they were infants? I'm taking my 5 month old and I would love a video or blog post about traveling with babies, thank you!

[@woltersworld]

They started traveling at 6 weeks. And we havent looked back :) and at 5 months they are pretty easy since they dont want to run around yet.

[@woltersworld]

You will love traveling with them

[@Piscoandmartinis]

@@woltersworld thank you!!!

[@Justanotherconsumer]

When we traveled with our daughter around that age the big challenges were the plane ride (just keeping baby calm and happy) and getting a car seat from the rental car agency. Turns out they initially forgot to give us a strap we needed, which meant we spent 10-15 minutes getting really frustrated at the lack of instructions.

[@POODYWORLD]

You ain't say the price for day pass

[@MostLikely18]

It’s $3

[@stephenmcgee4265]

Please please please do San Francisco

[@woltersworld]

we will get there, don't worry.

[@stephenmcgee4265]

Wolters World omg thanks for replying I’m from Ireland a place called donegal please please go there if your ever in Ireland and do a video please

[@woltersworld]

@@stephenmcgee4265 I've been there!!! About 10 years ago but i have been :)

[@mamajerrie299]

But do they have wheelchair access up into the bus? Are they ADA ompliant?

[@woltersworld]

The streetcars are not

[@vickymc9695]

Thanks I wanted to know this too.

[@RRansomSmith]

The red Riverfront cars are ADA as they were built from scratch by RTA shops, but the green cars are not as they're older and predate ADA laws. All of the buses are ADA as they are all usually less than 10-20 years old.

[@LadyHawke78]

LEGIT ADVICE for Garden District streetcars in NOLA. (We went a few years ago DURING ST. PATRICKS DAY. So, just sayin’ I can’t say I remember TOO much. Because ALCOHOL.) 👍🏼👍🏼

[@adelineghozayel4879]

Too bad the streetcars but also all the signs in La Nouvelle Orléans are not in french... it should be bilingual.

[@champagnesumo]

Obligatory joke: are the streetcars named? Is there a Streetcare named Desire? 😂

[@charlies.5777]

They're actually named STELLA!!!!! 😀

[@RRansomSmith]

That was the name of the LINE they ran on. Desire was the name of the street they ran on.

[@nicolaypastore]

you can tell he never rode a bus. It's basically the same thing as riding a bus smh

[@LibbyRal]

But riding a bus isn't as much fun

[@504daniel7]

just a tip you don’t pronounce (audubon park) the way he says it in the video locals will laugh at you its not auto-bahn like the german highway thing its (au-da-ben)

[@woltersworld]

thanks for the help! good to know.

[@504daniel7]

Wolters World i dont mean to come across as an ass lol i was just putting it out there

[@woltersworld]

@@504daniel7 oh no. I'm totally cool with the help. I didnt mean to seem upset. I do appreciate the heads up. I dont want to say stuff wrong like new Orleeeeens :)

[@00iGame00]

pro tip; people dont know how to drive here. stay safe.

[@EricTheKei]

As an expatriate New Orleanian, I second this.

[@LibbyRal]

We know how to drive. It's just that with potholes, all that knowledge goes out the window :P

[@RK-ep8qy]

What the hell is a streetcar Americans, surely you mean a tram 🚃

[@caroline_catbridges_kitty5384]

😂😂😂

[@caroline_catbridges_kitty5384]

He does not mean a tram

[@EricTheKei]

New Orleans is pretty much the only place where we call them that :)

[@RK-ep8qy]

EricTheKei do you use trams/streetcars a lot in the usa?

[@504daniel7]

Ropsana Khanom mainly down here in new orleans but yes their called street cars

[@krunk9790]

Street cars????? Then what are the automobiles Trams????? Lmao its just a Tram