Streetcar Line

The St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line is a tram service in New Orleans that runs through residential areas, parks, and business zones, connecting much of the city. The green cars stop at more than 40 stations along the track, which extends from downtown to the uptown edge.

The line began in 1835 as a horse-drawn railway and later switched to electric power while continuing to operate through wars and economic downturns. It received national protection status due to its role in the history of public transit in the United States.

The line takes its name from one of the city's best-known avenues and rolls past Garden District yards where locals sit on porches and tourists gaze at the houses. Riders use the service both for daily commutes and for leisurely trips along the tree-lined route.

The streetcar runs daily from early morning until midnight and stops are usually at street corners where you can signal by hand. Fares are paid when boarding and you should have small bills or coins ready.

The cars turn around on a loop at the end of the line rather than at a station or depot. On holidays, drivers sometimes decorate the interiors with lights and garlands, creating a festive ride for passengers.