New Orleans Conventions

New Orleans Convention Center Transportation

Location: Convention Center Blvd, Warehouse District
MSY Airport: ≈ 14 mi · 20–30 minutes
Pricing: Flat rate or hourly
Availability: 24 / 7

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center stretches along the Mississippi riverfront on Convention Center Boulevard, at the edge of the Warehouse District and a short ride from the hotels of the Central Business District. MSY Limo Service moves attendees, exhibitors, speakers and planners between the airport, their hotels and the right door of a very long building.

From MSY the drive is about 14 miles, usually 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic on I-10 and the Pontchartrain Expressway. On the opening morning of a large show that last half mile can take as long as the rest of the trip, which is why we ask which hall you are heading to.

Individual transfers are quoted as flat rates. Teams that need vehicles on standby through a show book hourly, and the price is confirmed before anything is reserved.

What's Included with Convention Center Transportation

Drop-off at the entrance nearest your hall, not just the front of the building
Flat-rate MSY transfers with flight tracking and complimentary airport wait time
Sprinter vans and coordinated multi-vehicle moves for teams and delegations
Hourly standby vehicles for executives, speakers and VIP guests
Meet and greet with a name sign for arriving attendees
One point of contact at dispatch, available 24/7 during your event

Nearby Stops Around the Convention Center

Warehouse District restaurants

Client dinners a few blocks from the halls, with the car waiting outside.

Canal Street and Poydras Street hotels

Morning and evening transfers for attendees staying in the CBD.

The French Quarter

Evening drop-offs at the edge of the pedestrian streets and a set pickup point for the return.

Port of New Orleans cruise terminals

Next door to the convention center for pre- and post-cruise stays.

The National WWII Museum

A popular off-site reception venue and free-afternoon visit.

MSY airport

Departure transfers timed from your flight, not from the closing session.

Arriving for a show

The convention center's halls are lettered in sequence along the boulevard, and the distance from one end to the other is a genuine walk. Tell us the hall or the entrance named in your event materials and the chauffeur will use the closest drop-off. On move-in days Convention Center Boulevard fills with freight and shuttle buses, so exhibitors carrying samples or display cases should allow extra time and consider an SUV or Sprinter for the cargo room.

For arrivals at MSY, we monitor the flight and meet you at the curb or in baggage claim. Domestic arrivals include 45 minutes of complimentary wait and international arrivals 60.

Hotels, dinners and client events

Most convention hotels are along Canal Street, Poydras Street and in the Warehouse District, close enough to be quick and far enough to be unpleasant on foot in summer heat or a downpour. We run morning and evening transfers, take groups to client dinners in the French Quarter, Uptown and the Garden District, and bring everyone back on a schedule you set. An hourly booking keeps one chauffeur with your party for the evening.

Group moves for planners

Meeting planners can book airport arrival and departure manifests, VIP cars and evening transportation under a single reservation. Send us flight lists and we will group arrivals sensibly by time and terminal exit, assign vehicles, and provide a dispatch contact for day-of changes. Sprinter vans, limousines and event bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 12 hours before pickup, which gives planners room to adjust as manifests change.

Vehicles for Convention Center Transportation

Business sedan

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Up to 3 · solo executives and couples

First-class sedan

BMW 7 Series

Up to 3 · VIP and executive travel

Premium SUV

Cadillac Escalade

Up to 6 · families and small groups with luggage

Luxury SUV

Chevrolet Suburban

Up to 6 · airport runs with beach or golf luggage

Executive van

Mercedes Sprinter van

Up to 14 · wedding parties, corporate teams and groups

Limousine

Stretch limousine

Up to 8 · proms, weddings and celebrations

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Convention Center Transportation FAQs

Where do you drop off at the convention center?

At the entrance closest to your hall along Convention Center Boulevard. Let us know the hall letter or entrance from your event materials when you book.

How long is the ride from MSY to the convention center?

Typically 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, and longer on the opening morning of a major show or when there is an event at the Superdome.

How much does convention transportation cost?

Airport and hotel transfers are flat rates; standby and multi-stop service is hourly. Both are confirmed before you book. Call (877) 609-1919 for a quote or a group proposal.

Can you move a team of 20 or more?

Yes. We combine Sprinter vans, SUVs and sedans under one reservation and stage them to arrive together.

Can you take us to the cruise terminal afterwards?

Yes. The cruise terminals are close to the convention center, and post-convention cruise transfers are easy to add.

Reserve Convention Center Transportation Today

Flat rates, flight tracking and a professional chauffeur — available 24/7. Call (877) 609-1919.

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