Charter Bus & Party Bus Rentals in Kenner
Partybusneworleansla.com makes finding group transportation in Kenner fast and surprisingly simple. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a network of transportation companies serving the New Orleans metro area — in seconds. Call 504-552-3110 or use the online quote tool to get started right now!
Booking a Party Bus Rental in Kenner Has Never Been Easier
Partybusneworleansla.com is not a bus company. It is a quote-comparison website that makes it easy to find, compare, and request pricing for group transportation in Kenner and across the greater New Orleans area — all without creating an account, calling multiple companies, or waiting on callbacks that never quite line up. Fill out one quick form and see vehicles and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies, in under a minute.
That matters here because Kenner sits right at the front door of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), and group transportation in and around Jefferson Parish is genuinely complicated — you have I-10 corridor congestion heading into New Orleans, Airline Drive construction windows, and Mardi Gras season traffic that backs the whole metro up for weeks. Partybusneworleansla.com gives you a fast way to see what is available for your date, your group size, and your exact itinerary — so you can spend your time planning the trip instead of chasing quotes. Call 504-552-3110 any time for a free, no-obligation price quote!
A Bus for Your Kenner Group
The vehicle lineup available through Partybusneworleansla.com runs from 14-passenger Sprinter limos and Sprinter vans all the way up to 40–56 passenger charter buses. Mid-range options include 15–35 passenger minibuses and party buses from 15 passengers up through 50 passengers. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 504-552-3110 for a quote matched to your headcount.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 504-552-3110 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Choose Available Amenities on Your Kenner Bus
Different trips in Kenner call for very different vehicles. A 25-passenger party bus headed into the French Quarter typically comes with perimeter seating, color-changing LED lighting, a flat-panel TV setup, and a Bluetooth sound system — the ride itself becomes part of the event. A minibus is the right call for airport transfers and corporate shuttles between the MSY terminal and downtown hotels, with reclining seats and climate control for the I-10 haul.
For large convention groups at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a full-size charter bus adds undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms — no rest-stop detours on a tight conference schedule. Amenities vary by vehicle; the quote form lets you filter by what matters most to your group.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 504-552-3110 before booking.
Get Kenner Party Bus Prices Online
Kenner party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle size, the day of the week, demand, and how many hours you need. To give you a planning baseline: a minibus typically runs $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus runs roughly $250–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$375 on weekends.
A 56-passenger charter bus generally falls in the $200–$350 range per hour either way. Those are planning figures — pricing for your trip moves with your exact date, route, and vehicle. Mardi Gras season (late January through early March), Jazz Fest weekends in late April and early May, and Sugar Bowl weekend in late December all spike demand and pricing significantly.
The fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific trip is to call 504-552-3110 or fill out the online form — you could have pricing in under a minute. Check the New Orleans party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown by vehicle type.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 504-552-3110. | |||
More Choices on Kenner Party Buses, One Search
The alternative to Partybusneworleansla.com is calling five or six transportation companies one at a time, describing your trip from scratch each time, and hoping callbacks come before your date books up. That process takes hours. This one takes about a minute.
Because Partybusneworleansla.com connects you to a network of independently owned transportation companies competing for your business, you are never locked into a single fleet. If one company is sold out for your Mardi Gras Saturday, there are others. If your group needs three vehicles for a Sugar Bowl weekend, the network has the coverage.
You see different vehicle types, different price points, and different availability windows — all from one form.
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If you want a person to walk you through options, compare vehicles, and build a package around your itinerary, call 504-552-3110 any time. That is what the site is here for — get you to the right bus at the right price, as fast as possible. No runaround, no hold music, no voicemail tag.
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Group Transportation Services for Kenner Events
Partybusneworleansla.com helps you find group transportation for every occasion in Kenner and across Jefferson Parish — airport transfers, weddings, bachelor and bachelorette trips, concerts, corporate shuttles, prom, sporting events, and more. Whatever brings your group to the metro, there is a bus in the network sized for it.

Kenner Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Kenner is home to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (900 Airline Dr, Kenner, LA 70062), which completed a full terminal replacement in 2019. The new North Terminal consolidated all commercial operations under one roof, with ground transportation pickup on the lower level of the terminal building in designated commercial vehicle lanes. Groups landing at MSY and heading into the French Quarter, the Central Business District, or Jefferson Parish hotels face a 15–25 minute drive on I-10 East — and that window stretches fast during morning drive, afternoon rush, or any Saints game day.
The smarter move is to gather your group at baggage claim, then call for the bus once everyone has their luggage in hand — the commercial pickup lanes at the new North Terminal are designed for exactly this workflow. A minibus fits groups up to 35 and stages efficiently at the commercial curb, while a full charter bus handles convention groups with undercarriage space for rolling luggage and presentation gear. Skip the rideshare queue and the surge pricing — call 504-552-3110 to lock in your MSY shuttle today.

Kenner Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Kenner is where most out-of-town groups land before the real party starts, and the real party is almost always in New Orleans. A New Orleans bachelorette bus rental picks your group up right from the Kenner hotel or MSY and gets you into the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, or Frenchmen Street without anyone navigating I-10 after midnight — or worse, trying to find parking on Decatur at 1 a.m. on a Saturday.
Popular stops on the bachelorette circuit include Frenchmen Street's live music clubs in the Faubourg Marigny, rooftop bars in the CBD like Bar Marilou and Monkey Board, and the drag shows and late-night spots along Bourbon Street. A 20- to 40-passenger party bus seats the whole group together, keeps the energy up between stops with LED lighting and a Bluetooth sound system, and stages near each venue while your group is inside. No splitting into four separate rideshares at 2 a.m. outside Pat O'Brien's.
Call 504-552-3110 — the sooner you book, the better the rate.

Kenner Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Kenner has a dense population of families who celebrate Sweet 16s and quinceañeras at banquet halls throughout Jefferson Parish — venues like Treasure Chest Casino's event spaces on Lake Pontchartrain or halls along Williams Boulevard serve as popular local reception sites. A Kenner birthday party bus rental picks guests up from multiple addresses across the parish, keeps the group together for photos on the way in, and delivers everyone to the venue on a clean timeline — no late arrivals scattered across the parking lot, no family members getting lost on Veterans Memorial Boulevard at rush hour.
For milestone adult birthdays headed into New Orleans for a dinner in the Garden District or a bar crawl through the Warehouse District, a 25- to 40-passenger party bus handles the group in style while keeping the evening on your schedule. Pricing for a 40-passenger party bus runs roughly $300–$350 per hour on weekdays and $325–$500 on weekends — split across the whole group, that math works. Call 504-552-3110 to check availability for your date.

Kenner Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The two biggest concert destinations from Kenner are the Smoothie King Center (1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113) in the Warehouse District and the Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112) at the edge of the French Quarter. Smoothie King Center hosts arena-level touring acts with a 17,800-seat capacity — and parking in the Superdome garage complex on game and concert nights runs $40 or more, with Poydras Street backing up badly after shows end. The Saenger sits on Canal Street, where street parking is metered and competitive on any weekend night.
A New Orleans concert bus rental from Kenner gets your group to the venue entrance and handles the return trip without anyone circling the CBD at midnight looking for their car. For Jazz Fest weekends — held at the Fair Grounds Race Course the last weekend of April and first weekend of May — book well ahead. The Fair Grounds (1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119) draws 400,000+ attendees over two weekends, and transportation into Mid-City is bottlenecked by limited parking and one-way streets.
Call 504-552-3110 to check availability before your date fills.

Kenner Corporate Event Transportation
Kenner's position just off I-10 makes it a natural staging point for corporate groups flying into MSY and heading to events downtown — the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130) hosts more than 300 events per year and draws convention traffic that turns Convention Center Boulevard and the surrounding Warehouse District streets into a slow crawl during load-in and load-out. A charter bus from a Kenner hotel block to the Convention Center drops your team curbside at the hall entrance while everyone else is in the parking queue.
For executive transfers between MSY and downtown CBD hotels, a Sprinter van or 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles groups up to 14 in comfort — USB charging, overhead storage, and climate control for the 20-minute I-10 run. For employee shuttle contracts between Jefferson Parish office parks and downtown, a minibus keeps headcount manageable and avoids the daily parking costs that stack up at $20–$35 a day in the CBD. Call 504-552-3110 to ask about multi-day and recurring shuttle packages.

Kenner Private Event Transportation Services
Kenner party bus rentals for private events cover everything from family reunions moving between Jefferson Parish and the French Quarter to large corporate outings at Zephyr Field or festival day trips to City Park. The New Orleans metro runs on event culture year-round, and the biggest private transportation demand windows are Mardi Gras (parades run late January through Fat Tuesday), Jazz Fest (last weekend of April, first weekend of May), and the Sugar Bowl (late December/New Year's).
During Mardi Gras, the city closes dozens of streets along parade routes — St. Charles Avenue, Napoleon Avenue, and Canal Street all see rolling closures that make point-to-point driving nearly impossible for groups in multiple cars. A charter bus coordinates one pickup window and one drop point, cutting through the logistical chaos that turns a parade night into a two-hour parking ordeal. For private groups hitting multiple parade routes in a single evening, a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus keeps everyone on one vehicle and on one timeline.
Book Mardi Gras dates as early as October — by January, the best vehicles are gone. Call 504-552-3110 to get on the calendar.

Kenner Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Jefferson Parish high schools — including schools in the Kenner area — hold proms and homecoming events from late March through May, and that window is one of the single busiest periods for party bus rentals across the New Orleans metro. Demand spikes hard across a 6–8 week stretch, and popular vehicles — especially 20- to 30-passenger party buses — book out weeks in advance. For prom: lock in your reservation by January or expect to pay premium pricing and face limited availability.
Booking early is not just about saving money — it is about having options. A group that calls in February gets to pick the vehicle, confirm pickup windows, and build the itinerary around their dinner reservation. A group that calls two weeks before prom picks from whatever is left.
A Kenner prom bus rental keeps the night safe and the group together from pre-prom photos to the after-party drop-off. Call 504-552-3110 now — it takes about a minute to get pricing and confirm your date.

Kenner School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Jefferson Parish schools and Kenner-area youth organizations have no shortage of field trip destinations within a short drive — the Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118), the Louisiana Children's Museum (15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124) in City Park, and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130) on the riverfront are all under 30 minutes from Kenner on a clear I-10 run. A Kenner school event bus rental through Partybusneworleansla.com handles the transportation side cleanly — one vehicle, one pickup window, no carpooling spreadsheet.
Charter buses suited to school groups typically include overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags, a PA system for chaperone announcements, and climate control that matters on a humid Louisiana spring day. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — mention it when you request your quote. For student-athlete travel to away competitions across the metro or to Tulane's campus facilities, a minibus keeps costs manageable for smaller teams.
Call 504-552-3110 to build a quote around your headcount and itinerary.

Kenner Sporting Event Transportation
Saints games at the Caesars Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112) are the signature sporting event transportation challenge in the metro. The Superdome's 73,000-seat capacity and its location at the convergence of I-10, the Pontchartrain Expressway, and Poydras Street means that post-game traffic from Kenner can stretch a normal 20-minute drive into an hour-plus crawl. Official parking in the Superdome garage complex costs $40 and up on game days, and the surrounding lots along Girod Street and Loyola Avenue fill by 2–3 hours before kickoff.
A New Orleans sporting event charter bus from Kenner gets your group to the stadium together — tailgate energy starts on the ride in — and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot after the final whistle instead of funneling the whole group into the post-game rideshare queue. Pelicans games at Smoothie King Center run a similar pattern: limited nearby parking, a congested Warehouse District grid, and surge-priced rideshare on sold-out nights. For either venue, a minibus or charter bus is the cleaner move.
Call 504-552-3110 to build your game-day package.

Kenner Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Kenner-area weddings frequently involve MSY airport pickups for out-of-town guests, shuttle loops between Jefferson Parish hotel blocks and ceremony venues in Metairie or New Orleans, and late-night returns from French Quarter receptions. A Kenner wedding shuttle bus rental through Partybusneworleansla.com handles all three legs without your guests ever needing to navigate a rental car through the one-way streets of the Central Business District at midnight in formal wear.
Popular wedding reception venues near Kenner include the Roosevelt New Orleans on Baronne Street and event spaces in the Garden District — both involve tight urban drop-off logistics where a dedicated shuttle matters more than a parking plan. For the bridal party on the wedding day itself, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the core group in comfort for photos and the ceremony arrival. Because Partybusneworleansla.com lets you compare multiple vehicle types from one form, you can price out a Sprinter limo for the bridal party and a minibus for the guest shuttle loop at the same time.
Call 504-552-3110 — wedding dates in March through June book early.

Kenner Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
South Louisiana is not wine country in the Napa sense, but the New Orleans metro has a thriving craft brewery and cocktail bar scene that makes for outstanding group tour itineraries. From Kenner, a pub crawl route might start at NOLA Brewing Company (3001 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115) in the Irish Channel, move to Wayward Owl Brewing in the Broadmoor neighborhood, then head up to the Frenchmen Street bar cluster in the Faubourg Marigny for live music and a nightcap — all across the river side of the city.
A New Orleans pub crawl bus rental keeps the whole group on one vehicle, stages near each stop while everyone is inside, and eliminates the rideshare math that turns a five-stop bar crawl into a logistical headache after the third round. For groups focused on the wine side, day trips to the Pontchartrain Vineyards (81250 Johnson Road, Bush, LA 70431) — about an hour north of Kenner across Lake Pontchartrain — are a popular option for groups of 20–35 who want a full afternoon out. Call 504-552-3110 to get pricing for your itinerary.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Kenner & Beyond
Partybusneworleansla.com helps you find group transportation across the entire New Orleans metro — not just Kenner. Whether you need a New Orleans bus rental, a Baton Rouge party bus, transportation out of Gulfport, a Lafayette bus rental, or a trip to Mobile — the network has coverage across the Gulf South. Call 504-552-3110 any time to check availability in your area.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenner Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybusneworleansla.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
What is Partybusneworleansla.com?
Partybusneworleansla.com is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation in Kenner and the greater New Orleans area. It is not a bus company and does not own or operate any vehicles. The site makes it easy to fill out one quick form and compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and Sprinter vans from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Jefferson Parish and the metro.
No account required, no commitment — just fast, free pricing for your trip.
How does Partybusneworleansla.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup location, and destination — into the online quote form. In seconds, you get pricing and vehicle options from transportation companies in the network serving your area. You compare vehicles and rates, pick what fits your group, and get moving.
If you'd rather talk through the options with a person, call 504-552-3110 any time — the quote is free and there's no obligation.
How much does a party bus cost in Kenner?
Kenner party bus prices depend on the vehicle type, the date, and how many hours you need. As a general planning range: a 15-passenger party bus runs roughly $200–$350 per hour on weekdays and $250–$350 on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus runs about $250–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$375 on weekends.
A full-size charter bus typically falls in the $200–$350 per hour range. Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and Sugar Bowl weekends all push rates and availability toward the top of those ranges — or past them. For pricing on your specific date, fill out the form or call 504-552-3110.
You could have pricing in under a minute. Check the party bus prices page for a full breakdown by vehicle.
Where exactly does a bus drop off at Caesars Superdome for Saints games?
The Caesars Superdome has multiple drop-off points around its perimeter on Poydras Street and Dave Dixon Drive. The specific gate and commercial vehicle approach depends on the event configuration — the stadium's official parking and transportation page is the right source to confirm current drop-off protocols before game day. What matters for planning: the stadium sits where I-10, the Pontchartrain Expressway, and Loyola Avenue all converge, and the post-game exit is one of the slowest traffic situations in the metro.
A private bus handles the return trip on your schedule rather than leaving your group queued up in the rideshare lot.
How does airport pickup work at MSY for a group?
At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, commercial vehicles pick up from the lower level of the North Terminal. The key workflow: have your group fully assembled with luggage before calling for the bus — the commercial lanes at MSY are active and timed, and a partially assembled group causes delays. Once everyone is together at the designated commercial pickup zone, the bus stages at the curb.
Review the official MSY ground transportation page before your arrival date to confirm current lane assignments, as construction and operational changes at the relatively new terminal are still common.
When do I need to book for Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is the single highest-demand period for bus rentals in the entire metro. Fat Tuesday falls in mid-to-late February most years, but parade season runs for two-plus weeks before it — Krewe of Endymion, Bacchus, and Zulu all draw massive crowds that strain transportation supply across Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish simultaneously. The best vehicles in the network book in October and November for Mardi Gras weekend dates.
By January, options are thin and pricing is at peak. If your group is planning a Mardi Gras trip, call 504-552-3110 as soon as your dates are confirmed — waiting costs money and availability.
Can a charter bus navigate the French Quarter?
Full-size 56-passenger charter buses are restricted from many French Quarter streets — the historic grid of narrow one-way streets was not built for 45-foot commercial vehicles. In practice, charter buses drop groups at the Quarter's perimeter: Canal Street, Decatur Street at the riverfront, or Rampart Street on the Tremé side. From there, the group walks in.
A minibus has significantly better maneuverability for tighter drop zones and can access more of the perimeter streets that a full coach cannot. When your itinerary is centered in the Quarter, a minibus is usually the smarter fit than a charter bus. Mention the specific stops when you request your quote and the network can match you with the right vehicle.
How far in advance should I book a bus in Kenner?
For standard events outside peak season — a birthday, a corporate dinner, an airport transfer — two to four weeks of lead time is workable, though earlier always means better pricing and more options. For anything touching Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest (late April–early May), Sugar Bowl (late December), or a Friday/Saturday night in the French Quarter during peak tourist season, treat six months as the minimum and book the moment your date is set. Prom season specifically — late March through May — sees every school in Jefferson Parish competing for the same vehicles in the same window.
For prom: book by January. Call 504-552-3110 right now to check what is available for your date.
Popular Kenner Party Bus Destinations
From Kenner, your group is 20 minutes from some of the most iconic destinations in the country — and every one of them comes with a parking or logistics challenge that a bus solves cleanly. Here are six destinations your group will want to know about before you plan your trip.

Caesars Superdome
The Caesars Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112) is one of the largest domed stadiums in the world and the home of Saints football, Tulane football, the Sugar Bowl, and major concert events including Beyoncé's 2025 Cowboy Carter Tour. It seats 73,000 for football. On game and concert days, the Superdome garage charges $40 and up, surrounding surface lots along Girod and Loyola fill well before kickoff, and I-10 heading back toward Kenner stacks up badly after final whistle.
Charter bus groups stage in coordinated commercial zones around the stadium perimeter — confirm current drop-off points on the official Superdome site before your event. Phone: (504) 587-3663

Smoothie King Center
The Smoothie King Center (1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113) sits directly adjacent to the Superdome in the CBD, with a 17,800-seat capacity for Pelicans basketball and a busy concert calendar. Parking in the immediate area is almost entirely paid-garage — the Superdome complex and nearby private lots run $30–$40 on event nights, and the walk from remote street parking to the arena entrance through the CBD is significant. A bus drops your group at the arena entrance and handles the post-game return without anyone navigating the one-way street grid around Poydras and Loyola after a late tip-off.
Confirm current commercial drop-off guidance on the official Smoothie King Center site. Phone: (504) 587-3663

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (900 Airline Dr, Kenner, LA 70062) opened its new North Terminal in 2019, consolidating all commercial operations and replacing the aging original facility. The airport handled more than 13 million passengers in 2023 and serves as the primary gateway for the entire metro. Ground transportation pickup is on the lower level of the North Terminal in designated commercial lanes.
For groups arriving in waves across multiple flights, the new terminal's consolidated layout makes assembly straightforward — all baggage claim carousels and the commercial curb are under one roof. Review the official MSY ground transportation page for current lane assignments. Phone: (504) 303-7500

Fair Grounds Race Course and Jazz Fest
The Fair Grounds Race Course (1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119) hosts the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival — Jazz Fest — over two weekends at the end of April and start of May, drawing 400,000+ attendees in total. The Fair Grounds sits in the Gentilly neighborhood, surrounded by residential streets that become effectively impassable on festival days. The City of New Orleans designates specific off-site parking areas with shuttle connections, and rideshare pickup zones see 30–45 minute waits after closing acts.
Groups coming from Kenner should plan their bus drop-off and pickup window before festival day — entry points and vehicle staging areas for large buses require advance coordination. Check the official Jazz Fest site for current transportation guidance. Phone: (504) 410-4100

Treasure Chest Casino
Treasure Chest Casino (5050 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065) sits directly on Lake Pontchartrain in Kenner — it is one of the few gaming destinations in the metro that does not require a drive into New Orleans. The property offers slots, table games, and an event center that hosts private parties and corporate events. Because the casino is in Kenner, it is a natural destination for groups staging at MSY-area hotels who want an easy evening out without fighting I-10.
Bus drop-off at the main entrance on Williams Boulevard is straightforward, with ample surface parking for oversized vehicles on the property. For groups coming from New Orleans or the north shore, a minibus is the right size — and leaves everyone free to enjoy the evening without a designated driver discussion. Phone: (504) 443-8000

Audubon Zoo
The Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118) is a 58-acre facility in Uptown New Orleans, home to more than 2,000 animals and one of the premier field trip destinations in the metro. Magazine Street is a narrow, busy commercial corridor — bus drop-off at the zoo entrance requires awareness of the restricted vehicle approach from the St. Charles Avenue side, and street parking for large vehicles near the zoo is essentially nonexistent on weekday mornings when field trip buses line up. Groups from Kenner heading to the Audubon Zoo are best served by a minibus, which handles the tighter urban approach more cleanly than a full charter bus and fits the typical school group headcount.
The zoo is open daily; check the official Audubon Zoo site for current hours and group admission pricing. Phone: (504) 581-4629