Jazz Fest Express

[frankcashd717]

Have been using Uber/Lyft from where we usually stay(Marigny) and am interested in finding out if the Fest Express is efficient and worth the money? Thanks for any input.

[swag]

If you're staying in the Marigny, no. The Express pick up points are far from there. If you're near a pick up point, then maybe.

It's generally less efficient heading to fest, Express folks wait in line while Uber/Lyft/cab folks are picked up at there door and on the way. It does drop yu inside the gates, which can same several minutes vs walking from the rideshare/cab drop off points. On the way home, the Express has lines too, but probably a shorter wait than the cabs.

Cost is more than a cab. If you're solo, it may be cheaper than rideshare, but if you have a group, rideshare will be cheaper - unless it surges, of course. If you don't have your tickets yet, you can buy Express+Fest tickets together from Grey Line and avoid all fees, saving money that way.

Also consider the city bus. Reasonably efficient, and the $1.25 price can't be beat.

[Feirlin]

How much does rideshare usually run from French Quarter or Marigny to the Festival? Trying to figure out the transportation piece myself as well as lodging.

[frankcashd717]

Thanks so much Swag

[swag]

How much does rideshare usually run from French Quarter or Marigny to the Festival? Trying to figure out the transportation piece myself as well as lodging.

If you took that ride today, about $10. Hard to gauge what peak pricing might do on a festival day, especially when any data point is 3 years old. You'll certainly hit peak pricing going home, right when the fest ends at 7, but leaving early or hanging out for a while after can mitigate that.