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New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

36 bus routes in New Orleans. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on RTA in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
36
Stops
2,000
Modes
Bus

RTA at a glance

Serves
New Orleans, Louisiana
Modes
Bus
Service hours
5:30 AM to 12:13 AM (next day)
Wheelchair accessible stops
0%
Time zone
America/Chicago
Schedule valid through
Nov 25, 2026
Data last updated
Nov 10, 2026
Official website
norta.com

Busiest RTA routes

  • 12 St. Charles Streetcar
  • 8 St. Claude - Arabi
  • 9 Broad - Napoleon
  • 3 Tulane - Elmwood
  • 47 Canal Streetcar - Cemeteries

About RTA

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is a public transportation provider that serves the New Orleans area. New Orleans Regional Transit Authority operates the following transit modes across the New Orleans area: Bus. In total, RTA operates 36 routes and serves 2,000 stops or stations in the New Orleans area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority routes

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Bus · 36 routes

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority: frequently asked questions

How many routes does New Orleans Regional Transit Authority operate?

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority operates 36 bus routes and serves 2,000 stops or stations in New Orleans.

What are the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority service hours?

Most New Orleans Regional Transit Authority service runs from about 5:30 AM to 12:13 AM (next day). Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest New Orleans Regional Transit Authority routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest New Orleans Regional Transit Authority routes are 12 St. Charles Streetcar, 8 St. Claude - Arabi, 9 Broad - Napoleon, 3 Tulane - Elmwood, 47 Canal Streetcar - Cemeteries.

Is New Orleans Regional Transit Authority wheelchair accessible?

0% of New Orleans Regional Transit Authority stops are marked wheelchair accessible in the agency's schedule data. Check the stop in the app before you travel.

How do I contact New Orleans Regional Transit Authority?

Website: http://www.norta.com/.

How do I see New Orleans Regional Transit Authority schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose New Orleans, then pick New Orleans Regional Transit Authority to browse routes and timetables.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority service updates

Check the CityTransit app for New Orleans Regional Transit Authority schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority fares

Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit New Orleans Regional Transit Authority's official site for ride fares and tickets.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority schedules

Looking for a specific New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus schedule? All New Orleans Regional Transit Authority lines and schedules in New Orleans are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.

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