Flight
The MSY Airport is newly built and welcomes millions of travelers each year from around the world. Flying through MSY is one of the easiest ways to travel to New Orleans.
Train
The Amtrak has 3 lines to New Orleans: 1. City of New Orleans runs from Chicago to NOLA. 2. Crescent Line runs from New York to NOLA. 3. Sunset Limited Line runs from Los Angeles to NOLA. Fun fact, Despina took the Crescent Line to and from Birmingham every break during undergrad!
House Or Rental
A great option for larger families or friend groups looking to share a space. Look for places in the St. Anthony area near Robert E Lee Boulevard in New Orleans (70122) for easy access to the Church on Sunday.
Hotel
Despina Wilson and Paul Murray Wedding Block Start Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 End Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021 Last Day to Book with the Group Discount Rate: July 26, 2021 Cost: $109 per night About a 15 minute drive to the Church and reception venue, this hotel’s amenities include: shuttle to the airport, pool, and breakfast.
Rental Car
If you want to explore New Orleans with ease, renting a car is the way to go. There are several rental car companies: - Alamo (1-800-462-5266) - Avis (1-800-331-1212) - Budget (1-800-527-0700) - Dollar Rent A Car (1-800-800-4000) - Enterprise (1-800-736-8227) - Hertz (1-800-654-3131) - National (1-800-227-7368) - Payless Car Rental (1-800-729-5377) - Thrifty Car Rental (1-800-847-4389)
Rental Car
If you do not want to rent a car, you might want to look into Uber or Lyft. It is a recommended option if you choose to explore the French Quarter as parking can be expensive and hard to find. Download either the Uber or Lyft app to your smart phone and follow their instructions from there. Want a lift to or from the hotel to the Church? You can schedule in advance!