Regional Transit AuthorityThe RTA operates all public transportation in the cities of New Orleans and Kenner (Metairie and the West Bank of Jefferson Parish are covered by Jefferson Transit). For detailed information, phone the RTA's RideLine at +1.504.569.2700. If you plan to utilize RTA bus lines, ask them to mail you a transit map to assist in your planning.For visitors who plan to do a lot of sightseeing on the bus, the RTA's VisiTour Pass is a great bargain. A one-day pass costs $4.00 and a three-day pass $8.00. The days do not have to be consecutive. The pass is valid on all lines except those in Kenner. Check with the concierge at your hotel, or call the RideLine to purchase a pass in advance. These are the most frequently used bus lines by tourists (the numbers are the RTA route numbers):
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