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Saints NFL gamedays: the start time fixes arrival, the exit crowd fixes pickup. Agree one meeting corner and give the driver a 30–45 minute cushion after the final whistle.
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Party Bus, Limo & Charter Bus Rentals in New Orleans, LA
Group transportation in New Orleans, LA — party buses, limos, Sprinters, shuttles and coaches, with a chauffeur. Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center are the stops we run most, with pickups usually in French Quarter and Garden District and airport runs through MSY. Mardi Gras and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival fill the calendar fast, so book those early. Tell us the date, how many people and where you are going. We will check what is free that night and come back with one all-in written price.
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Group sizes
8–56 passengers
Sprinters, limos, party buses, shuttles, coaches
How to book
Quote → review → e-sign
A request is not a reservation until the agreement is signed
Pricing
All-inclusive, in writing
Gratuity, taxes, fuel, ordinary fees included; tolls disclosed separately
Airports
MSY
Group pickups meet at the commercial-vehicle zone, not the passenger curb
Local planning
Planning group transportation in New Orleans
Where pickups start. New Orleans requests most often begin in French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny/Bywater and Warehouse District/Arts District. Name the building and the entrance. Staging space and approach angle decide the pickup more than the postcode does.
Common destinations. Destinations named for New Orleans include Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, French Quarter, Preservation Hall and Tipitina's. Each one loads differently. Ask the venue where a bus can wait, and agree a meeting corner in case the curb is taken when you come out.
Busy weekends. Local calendars around Mardi Gras, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Voodoo Music + Arts Experience and French Quarter Festival concentrate demand into a handful of weekends. Those weekends go early. Worth pricing as soon as your date is fixed.
Routes we run often. French Quarter bar crawl; Magazine Street boutique hop; Frenchmen Street jazz club circuit; Garden District mansion tour. List the stops in the order you want them and be realistic about the finish — that is what the price is built on.
Airport groups. New Orleans trips connect to MSY. Send flight numbers and bag counts; the meeting point is the commercial-vehicle zone, not the passenger curb.
Beyond New Orleans. Trips that continue into Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette or Lake Charles are quoted as one itinerary; see the Louisiana guide.
Nights out and bar crawls in New Orleans
French Quarter bar crawl: fix the stop order and last pickup time first, name one group contact for the driver, and check each venue's group entry policy.
Festivals, concerts, and parades in New Orleans
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Voodoo Music + Arts Experience and French Quarter Festival: read the organizer's street-closure notice before locking a route, and meet outside the heaviest foot traffic with a firm departure deadline.
Vehicle fit
Which vehicle fits your New Orleans group
Pick by confirmed headcount, then by luggage and trip length. Your contract names the exact vehicle, its seating capacity and what is on board.
| Group size | Usual fit | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–14 passengers | Stretch limo or Sprinter van | Tight downtown streets, valet-style arrivals, and shorter time blocks. | See limousines |
| 14–24 passengers | Mid-size party bus | The most-requested size on our own sites; standing room, sound, and a restroom-free footprint that fits most venue curbs. | See party buses |
| 24–40 passengers | Large party bus or mini coach | Wedding shuttles, corporate transfers, and big birthday groups that need everyone on one vehicle. | Compare large buses |
| 40+ passengers | Full-size coach bus | Luggage bays, restrooms, and highway comfort for long days, tournaments, and multi-city itineraries. | See coach buses |
14 Passenger Limo Sprinter · 14 passengers20 Passenger Party Bus · 20 passengers8 Passenger Limo · 8 passengers10 Passenger Executive Sprinter · 10 passengersFull fleet →
How pricing is built—hours, mileage, day of week, season, stops—is explained on the pricing page. Every quote is trip-specific and all-inclusive.
From our own booking data
What New Orleans groups actually ask for
154 New Orleans quote requests on our own sites meet the privacy threshold.
New Orleans groups come to us at 17 passengers through the middle of the book, and half of them land between 12 and 24 — measured over 151 local requests.
Weekends carry 83% of the New Orleans dates people ask us about, so a Friday or Saturday there is worth locking in early.
On length, New Orleans groups settle at a median 4 hours, measured across 151 local quotes.
Aggregates only, computed 2026-09-14 over quote requests submitted through Bus 2 Ride and sister company-owned websites. Figures describe requests, not confirmed bookings or prices. Method and national figures.
Booking
How booking works in New Orleans
1
Send the trip
Date, group size, stops, and occasion for New Orleans. Call, chat, or use the form—two minutes is enough.
2
We check the date
We look at what we have free that night and match a vehicle to your headcount, your stops, and how long you need it.
3
Written quote
All-inclusive: gratuity, taxes, fuel, and ordinary fees are in the number. Tolls or disclosed exceptions are itemized.
4
E-sign and deposit
The vehicle is reserved when the agreement is signed. Roughly half is due as a deposit; the balance before service.
If plans change, contact Bus 2 Ride as soon as possible; rescheduling, deposit, and refund options depend on the trip and the agreement. See terms and general FAQ.
Questions
New Orleans group transportation FAQ
Does Bus 2 Ride serve New Orleans, LA?
Yes. Pickups across French Quarter, Garden District and Marigny/Bywater, trips to Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center and French Quarter, MSY airport runs and continuations into Baton Rouge and Shreveport are all quoted as New Orleans trips with our own chauffeurs.
How much does a party bus cost in New Orleans?
New Orleans groups most often ask us to quote about 4 hours, and hours, day of week, vehicle size and stop count set the number. Your written New Orleans quote is one all-inclusive figure for your route.
Can we do multiple stops around New Orleans?
Yes. French Quarter bar crawl; Magazine Street boutique hop; Frenchmen Street jazz club circuit are the New Orleans itineraries groups ask about most. List your stops in order with the wait at each.
Do you handle MSY airport pickups for groups in New Orleans?
Yes. MSY transfers such as MSY Airport to French Quarter hotels are quoted from flight numbers, terminal, and bag counts; the driver meets at the commercial-vehicle zone.
How early should we book for events like Mardi Gras and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival?
Mardi Gras (Feb–Mar) and Jazz Fest (late Apr–early May) are the twin peaks. Essence Fest (July), Voodoo Fest (Oct), and Sugar Bowl (Jan) are secondary surges. Convention season never stops. New Orleans dates around Mardi Gras, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Voodoo Music + Arts Experience go first, so request a quote as soon as the date is fixed.
What do New Orleans groups typically ask us for?
New Orleans groups come to us at 17 passengers through the middle of the book, and half of them land between 12 and 24 — measured over 151 local requests. Weekends carry 83% of the New Orleans dates people ask us about, so a Friday or Saturday there is worth locking in early. On length, New Orleans groups settle at a median 4 hours, measured across 151 local quotes. These are aggregates over what people asked us to quote, not confirmed bookings or a price for your date.
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Party bus, limousine, Sprinter and coach — the classes we run in New Orleans, LA.
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