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Though it’s slow and not very dependable, public transportation is a cheap way to get around the city. Unless you want to take an expensive taxi ride or you meet someone with a car, say goodbye to commercial movie theaters, Target, and Wal-Mart. The closest are in Metairie, which is about a 20-minute drive from campus.

Streetcars are fun and new for about the first five times you ride them, but after that they’re annoyingly slow and full of giddy tourists who wear parade beads in the middle of October. Although they actually do have a schedule, you’ll rarely catch them on it—it’s best to allow a lot of extra time if you’re depending on them for anything. The fare is $1.25 for a one-way trip, and this gets you anywhere you need to go without the hassle of figuring out how much to pay. Buses also run through most of the city, and the fares are basically the same as on streetcars. Tulane’s shuttle services around campus are dependable and come around frequently. They are also big coach busses, so it’s a comfortable ride to wherever you’re
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Walking is always an option at Tulane and usually a pleasant one. A lot of locals jog down the St. Charles streetcar line day and night. Many students bring bikes and skateboards with them, and get around the city and campus that way. Overall, students have mixed feelings about public transportation. Everyone would love to have their own car, but you can survive without one and do just fine in New Orleans.

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ajiranek

Finance and Accounting '15

4.2

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No Need for a Car

Going to school in a city is great because there are many transportation services. Specifically, Tulane has access to the Street Car of New Orleans that is located right at the front of campus. It just costs $1.25 and can take you as far as the french quarter. In order to get to campus most students fly. The New Orleans airport is very easy and has many direct southwest flights. Cab transportation picks you up at the airport and takes you directly to campus.

Apr 17, 2012

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cjoseph1

Film and Video Studies '12

1.9

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Not Ideal

Tulane is not a commuter school. Student parking passes are ridiculously expensive and you will inevitably get a parking ticket, which are also outrageous. Parking is limited.

Jan 04, 2012

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meiercat

Fiber, Textile and Weaving '15

4.2

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Good

The streetcar is right next to campus and can take you downtown for $1.25. It's not so reliable at night but during the day it is good. There are free campus shuttles to take you to the mall and other various places. Otherwise, taxis cost more but will take you anywhere you need to go.

Dec 06, 2011

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