A Jazzy Pass lets you make repeated public-transport trips in New Orleans without paying for each journey separately. A ride to the Garden District or a ferry trip to Algiers Point can make it useful, but a stay centred on nearby French Quarter sights may need little transport. Choose by the journeys you will pay for, not the number of times you board.
Where the Jazzy Pass works
Walking is the starting choice for nearby central visits. Consider a pass when you plan to explore beyond the French Quarter or cross the Mississippi, especially if you will make further journeys afterwards.
Covered transport and useful journeys
- Coverage
- Unlimited RTA bus, streetcar and ferry trips, including Canal Street–Algiers Point
- Formats
- Physical card or Le Pass app
Standard Jazzy Passes do not cover Jefferson Transit (JeT). The separate $6 Regional Ride pass lasts 24 hours from first use and is accepted on JeT buses and RTA buses and streetcars.
| Board at | Alight at | Service | Direction | Place served | Journey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal at Carondelet | St Charles at Washington | 12, St Charles streetcar | Uptown | Garden District | about 19 minutes |
| Canal Street Ferry Terminal | Algiers Point ferry terminal | Canal Street–Algiers Point ferry | Algiers Point | Algiers Point | about 6 minutes |
Canal at Carondelet is the French Quarter-edge starting stop for the St Charles streetcar. Look for the Uptown direction. At Washington, leave the streetcar to explore the Garden District’s residential streets.
- Name
- Canal @ Carondelet
- Location
- New Orleans, LA 70112, USA Maps
Canal Street Ferry Terminal gives you a crossing to Algiers Point, where you can explore the riverside neighbourhood on foot before returning.
- Name
- Canal Street Ferry Terminal
- Location
- New Orleans, LA 70130, USA Maps
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Streetcar and ferry service times
| Service or period | Departures |
|---|---|
| St Charles, daily daytime | Roughly every 10–15 minutes |
| St Charles, later/evening | Roughly every 32–35 minutes |
| Canal at Carondelet, displayed outbound column | First listed 4:10am; last listed 3:25pm |
| Ferry, daily from Algiers Point | First 6am; then hour and half-hour |
| Ferry, daily from Canal Street | First 6:15am; then :15 and :45 |
Ferry departures keep the same pattern through the day and evening. Plan your return before exploring Algiers Point, especially if you cross late in the day.
Jazzy Pass prices and when it pays off
| Adult product | Price | Validity | Travel included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus/streetcar single | $1.25 | 2 hours | Bus/streetcar, transfers free |
| Pedestrian ferry single | $2.00 | One crossing | Ferry |
| 1-day Jazzy Pass | $3.00 | 24 hours from first use | Unlimited RTA trips |
| 3-day Jazzy Pass | $8.00 | 72 hours from first use | Unlimited RTA trips |
| 7-day Jazzy Pass | $15.00 | 7 consecutive 24-hour periods from first use | Unlimited RTA trips |
| 31-day Jazzy Pass | $45.00 | 31 consecutive days from first use | Unlimited RTA trips |
Request a printed transfer when paying a single fare on board. An included transfer is not another separately paid journey, so count fare payments rather than boardings when weighing a pass. Passes run from activation, not calendar-day boundaries.
- For a bus/streetcar-only day, two separately paid journeys cost $2.50. Three cost $3.75, so the $3 day pass starts saving on the third.
- Two ferry crossings cost $4, so the $3 day pass saves $1. One ferry crossing plus one paid streetcar journey costs $3.25, also above the day-pass price.
- Over three days, six separately paid bus/streetcar journeys cost $7.50 and seven cost $8.75. The $8 pass starts saving on the seventh.
- Over seven days, 12 separately paid bus/streetcar journeys cost $15, matching the weekly pass. Savings begin with the thirteenth, at $16.25.
- Three consecutive day passes cost $9 against $8 for the three-day pass. Five day passes equal the $15 weekly pass, and six cost $18.
Buy for your transport days, not automatically for your whole stay. A multi-day pass suits repeated travel within its continuous validity window, while separate day passes can suit outings spread further apart.
- The calculations above use adult fares. Priority Rider eligibility includes people aged 65 or older and US Armed Forces veterans.
- Priority Rider disability eligibility includes legally blind registration with the Commission for the Blind, Social Security disability registration, Veterans Administration certification of 100% disability, Medicare with a Medicare card, or temporary or other disability qualifying under RTA Paratransit criteria.
- Youth fares apply from age 5 through 12th grade.
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Where to buy a Jazzy Pass
- Le Pass app: buy standard adult 1-day, 3-day, 7-day or 31-day passes using a credit card or Cash App. You need an internet connection both to purchase and to activate a stored pass.
- RTA customer service office: walk-in visitors can buy 1-day, 3-day, 7-day and 31-day passes as physical cards.
- On board an RTA bus or streetcar: buy a single fare or a 1-day pass with cash. Prepare exact change.
Buy your chosen pass before boarding, particularly if you want a multi-day product. Le Pass lets you keep a purchased pass stored until you are ready to use it, so buying and starting its validity are separate actions.
The RTA customer service office at 2817 Canal Street is the non-phone alternative for pass sales. Choose it if you prefer a physical card rather than presenting a ticket on your phone.
Buses and streetcars do not give cash change. Fareboxes accept bills up to $20 and RTA tokens, and any overpayment is returned on an RTA Change Card for future bus or streetcar rides. Carrying the right cash avoids leaving money tied to further journeys.
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Activating and using your pass
Boarding with a valid pass
Do
- Dip a physical Jazzy Pass into the fare machine on your first bus or streetcar boarding to activate it, and dip it again on every subsequent boarding.
- Keep the physical card with its expiry date and time stamped on the back as proof during inspection.
- Activate a stored pass in Le Pass before boarding. Show the active pass to the bus or streetcar operator and when boarding the Canal Street–Algiers Point ferry.
Don’t
- Share a pass or transfer it to another passenger. Each pass belongs to one passenger.
- Treat a purchased but unactivated mobile pass as ready for travel.
- Discard your physical card after the first journey or put away your phone before you have shown the active pass.
If you will not have mobile data, activate Le Pass while still on Wi-Fi before leaving. The pass then remains active for presentation when you board. Start it close to your first journey rather than at purchase, because activation starts the validity window.
On a streetcar, have the card or active app ready as you board so you can deal with the fare machine or operator immediately. With a phone ticket, keep enough battery for later boardings and to display it during an inspection.
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Sources & fact-checking
Checks against the sources below cover: fares and charges and services.
- Weekdays & Weekends (RTA streetcar schedule and fare information)
- RTA System Map
- How to Pay
- How to Pay: Fares
- New Orleans Regional Transit Authority – Jazzy Passes
- New Orleans Regional Transit Authority – Store
- Jefferson Parish Transit — fares and charges
- 12 – St. Charles (Fall 2026 timetable)
- Algiers Point/Canal Street Ferry Schedule
- Mobile App Privacy Policy / Terms and Conditions
- New Orleans Regional Transit Authority – Le Pass
- 22-137 – RTA Fare Policy
- Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) — fares and charges
