If you are moving 20, 40, or 100-plus conference attendees through the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the question that decides whether your group arrives together or scatters across the Warehouse District is simple: where exactly does the bus drop everyone off, and where does it park? Most rental pages skip right past that detail. This guide answers it plainly — using the convention center's own published information — then walks you through everything else a group trip needs: which vehicle fits your conference, what the parking math looks like, and how a charter bus rental in New Orleans keeps your whole delegation moving on schedule from hotel pickup through the final evening reception.

At New Orleans Party Bus, the Convention Center is one of our most-requested corporate destinations. We coordinate shuttle loops between the Canal Street hotel corridor and Lobby G, move exhibitors with rolling cases from Louis Armstrong Airport to the loading areas, and line up buses for post-session dinner runs into the French Quarter. The logistics below come from doing this repeatedly — not from a brochure.

Address

900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Bus & shuttle drop-off

Transportation Center at Lobby G — off Convention Center Blvd

Oversized vehicle parking

$42/day — Lots F & G (cashless via ParkMobile)

Taxi/rideshare zone

Designated zone near Lobby G, pedestrian crossing at Calliope St

Exhibit space

1.1 million sq ft on one level — 6th largest convention center in the U.S.

From Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)

~13 miles via I-10 E → US-90 Bus, roughly 20–30 minutes

What Is the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center?

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130) sits along the Mississippi River in New Orleans' Warehouse Arts District, flanked by Convention Center Boulevard on the river side and Tchoupitoulas Street on the city side. Tied for the sixth-largest convention center in the United States, it offers 1.1 million square feet of exhibit space all on a single level — which means your group does not spend the morning hunting for the right elevator bank. It is the gateway to nearly every major conference that sets up in New Orleans.

The facility stretches more than a dozen city blocks, running roughly from Poydras Street in the north to Henderson Street in the south. That size is useful context for your shuttle planning: a group dropping at Lobby A near Poydras and needing to reach Halls H, I, and J at the southern end faces a genuine walk. A New Orleans charter bus rental that waits at the correct drop zone saves your delegation that hike before a full day on the show floor.

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd — a 1.1-million-square-foot campus stretching along the Mississippi River in New Orleans’ Warehouse Arts District.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at the Convention Center

Here is the part that catches most first-timers off guard. The Convention Center completed a multi-modal Transportation Center at Lobby G specifically to move buses, shuttles, taxis, and rideshares off Convention Center Boulevard itself and into a dedicated waiting area. Per the official Getting Here page, all commercial ground transportation — including charter buses and shuttle coaches — uses this Transportation Center for passenger drop-off and pickup.

The practical result: your group steps off the bus and walks straight into Lobby G, while Convention Center Boulevard stays clear of the curb scramble that used to choke the main roadway on large event days.

The designated Taxi/Rideshare Zone is also near Lobby G, with a pedestrian crossing across Calliope Street connecting it to the main entrance flow. That zone handles Uber, Lyft, and taxi pickups for individuals — but for a group of 20 or 40 people trying to exit simultaneously after a long day of sessions, coordinating multiple rideshares from that zone is exactly the kind of headache a single bus cuts out entirely.

The one-line version: your bus drops your group at the Transportation Center near Lobby G — off the main roadway, steps from the entrance, no curbside scramble on Convention Center Boulevard. That is what the venue itself recommends, and it is where we route every bus we book here.

For multi-day conferences with attendees spread across several hotel blocks, this waiting area is also where shuttle loops originate. A bus running a steady circuit between the Hilton Riverside on Poydras Street, the Renaissance at 700 Tchoupitoulas, and the Convention Center entrance can turn over a full load in under 15 minutes when everyone knows the spot. We build those loops for corporate groups routinely — the convention center's Transportation Center is the anchor point every time.

Confirm the Drop Point and Event Hall When You Book

The Convention Center's scale creates one specific wrinkle worth knowing: the relevant lobby and entrance shift by event. A show occupying Halls A through D runs differently from an exhibition filling H, I, and J at the opposite end of the building. The approach from the Transportation Center near Lobby G puts your group closest to the mid-building lobbies — correct for many events, but not all.

When you book with us, we ask for your specific event name and hall assignment so we can route the bus to the drop point that minimizes the walk inside. That detail does not appear on most rental pages, and it is the difference between a smooth arrival and a confused crowd of 40 people in the wrong lobby.

We also recommend reviewing the official MCCNO Getting Here page before your trip for any updates to traffic flow or construction on Convention Center Boulevard — the Warehouse District sees road work periodically, and active projects can shift approach lanes.

Parking for Oversized Vehicles at the Convention Center

The convention center operates two lots on the south end of the campus, across from Halls H, I, and J. Both accept cashless payment only through the ParkMobile app — there is no cash booth on site, so any group that shows up without the app downloaded is stuck at the entry.

  • Lot F — 400 Calliope Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Includes four free EV charging stations. From I-10, take US-90 Bus / Westbank (Exit 234A westbound or 234C eastbound) to Exit 11 for Tchoupitoulas / S. Peters Street. Continue straight on Calliope Street; the lot entrance is on your right.
  • Lot G — 355 Henderson Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Closest to Halls H, I, and J.

Current parking rates: standard vehicles pay $23/day; oversized vehicles — including charter buses and minibuses — pay $42/day with no in-and-out privileges. For questions or ADA-specific parking arrangements, contact the Campus Logistics team directly at 504-582-3193 or parking@mccno.com.

The math matters here. A 40-passenger charter bus at $42 replaces roughly eight to ten cars at $23 each — that is $184 to $230 in parking just for those cars, against one flat $42 bus parking rate plus the charter itself. Once you factor in the per-head cost split across the group, a New Orleans charter bus rental is not just more convenient than a caravan of corporate rental cars; it usually costs less per person once parking is counted.

The parking math in one line: one bus at $42/day replaces 8–10 cars at $23 each. That gap widens the more people are in your delegation, which is why the bus is the right answer for groups heading to the Convention Center — not just for convenience, but for the bottom line.

Which Vehicle Fits Your Conference Group?

Convention center groups come in several flavors, and the right vehicle depends on more than headcount. Here is how the fleet breaks down for a Morial Convention Center run.

Vehicle Typical capacity Best for Key amenities
Sprinter van / 14-passenger Sprinter limo Up to ~14 Executive transfers, small VIP delegations, speaker pickups from MSY Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows, individual climate control
15–35 passenger minibus ~15–35 Hotel-block shuttles, breakout group transfers, team dinners in the French Quarter Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, overhead storage
40–56 passenger charter bus Up to 56 Full conference delegations, multi-hotel airport runs, exhibitor moves Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage bays for rolling cases and presentation equipment

For most conference shuttle loops between hotel blocks and the Convention Center, a 35-passenger minibus hits the sweet spot: enough capacity to clear a full meeting room in two or three passes, small enough to navigate Tchoupitoulas Street and the tighter turns near the Transportation Center without trouble. For exhibitors arriving with crates, banners, and AV equipment, the undercarriage bays on a full-size charter bus handle that load without anyone checking materials at the door. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know before your departure date.

Routes, Drive Times, and the I-10 Reality

The Convention Center sits near the river end of the Warehouse District, served primarily by two approach corridors: Convention Center Boulevard running along the river side, and Tchoupitoulas Street on the landward side. From most downtown hotel blocks — the Hilton Riverside on Poydras, the Hyatt Regency at 601 Loyola, the Marriott at 555 Canal Street — the drive to the Transportation Center near Lobby G is under two miles and runs five to ten minutes outside of peak congestion windows.

The complication is I-10. New Orleans famously ranks among the most congested cities in the country during rush hours, and the ramps near the Convention Center — specifically the US-90 Business / Westbank exit — back up noticeably on mornings when a major event is loading in. For groups coming from the Metairie hotel corridor along Causeway Boulevard, or from airport-area properties, that I-10 crawl can add 20 to 30 minutes on a busy morning.

We build that buffer into every conference pickup time and always recommend scheduling the first hotel sweep 30 to 45 minutes earlier than the event start time for groups arriving from outside the downtown core.

From… Approx. distance Typical drive time (off-peak)
French Quarter / Canal Street hotels ~1–1.5 miles 5–10 minutes
Central Business District / Poydras corridor ~0.5–1 mile 5–8 minutes
Garden District / Magazine Street area ~2.5–3 miles 10–15 minutes
Metairie (Causeway Blvd corridor) ~7–9 miles via I-10 15–25 minutes (add 20–30 min on peak event mornings)
Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) ~13 miles via I-10 E 20–30 minutes
New Orleans East hotel area ~10–12 miles via I-10 W 20–30 minutes

Those off-peak numbers are comfortable. The problem is that every major conference at the Morial Convention Center starts around the same time, which means every shuttle serving every hotel block is threading the same two-block radius of Convention Center Boulevard simultaneously. A bus rental in New Orleans with a confirmed spot at the Transportation Center avoids the worst of that pile-up — your group exits onto a dedicated curb, not into a general rideshare scrum on the main boulevard.

Airport to Convention Center: The Full Group Arrival

For conventions drawing attendees from across the country, the most stressful coordination window is the arrival day — multiple flights, staggered baggage claim times, and everyone needing to reach the same hotel block or convention registration desk by a fixed window.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (1 Terminal Dr, Kenner, LA 70062) sits approximately 13 miles from the Convention Center via I-10 East. The trip runs 20 to 30 minutes in normal traffic and longer during rush hours or heavy rain events — both of which are common in New Orleans. The airport's consolidated rental facility and the I-10 on-ramp at Loyola Drive both see significant congestion when a major flight bank deploys into the city.

For a group arriving on a common flight, the cleanest approach is straightforward: gather your full delegation at baggage claim, confirm everyone is together, then call for the bus from its waiting position. Do not call until the group is assembled — the last thing you want is a 56-passenger coach blocking the ground transportation lane while three colleagues are still at the carousel. The baggage claim level at MSY has a ground transportation zone where pre-arranged large-vehicle pickups wait; confirm the exact holding position with our team when you book, since Terminal D ground transportation rules are worth reviewing on the official MSY ground transportation page before your delegation lands.

For conventions where attendees arrive across a six-hour window, a shuttle-loop arrangement works better than individual transfers. One bus running a circuit between MSY's ground transportation zone and a designated downtown hotel every 90 minutes keeps costs predictable and means nobody is paying surge-priced rideshares at 11 p.m. after a delayed connection. Call 504-264-9429 and we can build that loop around your conference's arrival manifest.

Major Events at the Morial Convention Center — and Why Booking Ahead Matters

The Convention Center's calendar is relentless, and the transportation picture changes significantly depending on which event is running. Here are the major shows where a charter bus makes the difference between smooth and chaotic — and where booking early is not optional advice, it is the rule.

Essence Festival of Culture — July 3–5, 2026

The Essence Festival of Culture is one of the largest cultural gatherings in the United States. During the day, the free Convention Center experience draws tens of thousands of attendees to the building's exhibit halls from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; evenings move to Caesars Superdome for ticketed concerts. That dual-venue structure means the stretch of Convention Center Boulevard between the two buildings becomes one of the most congested corridors in the city from late afternoon through midnight.

Rideshare prices spike reliably, and parking anywhere near the Convention Center or the Superdome fills by mid-afternoon. A New Orleans party bus rental that shuttles your group between both venues on a fixed schedule is the only approach that guarantees your delegation hits both the daytime Convention Center programming and the evening Superdome shows without waiting 45 minutes for a car. Book at least 90 days out for Essence Festival weekend — the right-size vehicles are committed well before July.

International WorkBoat Show — December 2–4, 2026

The International WorkBoat Show draws more than 13,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors to the Convention Center each December, making it one of the largest maritime industry events in the world. December in New Orleans also means the run-up to holiday weekend traffic and the start of cruise season out of the Port of New Orleans, so Convention Center Boulevard and the I-10 approaches are busier than normal. Groups flying in for the show face particularly tight ground transportation windows because December 2 through 4 land in the middle of the week — hotel checkout lines and airport departure queues hit simultaneously.

A charter bus arranged in advance handles the post-show airport run cleanly, keeps exhibitors with rolling freight together, and avoids the surge pricing that appears on Uber and Lyft every evening when the show floor closes. Book by October for WorkBoat Show travel.

DEMA Show — November 3–6, 2026

The DEMA Show brings 500-plus exhibitors and more than 7,000 diving industry professionals to the Convention Center for four days in early November. It is a dense, equipment-heavy show — the kind where exhibitors arrive with tanks, dive computers, and oversize display cases that do not fit in a rental car. The Convention Center's southern parking lots (Lots F and G) are the designated oversized vehicle area, and November event weeks fill those lots by mid-morning.

Groups using a charter bus skip that search entirely — the bus parks once in the oversized zone, and everyone rides between their hotel and the Transportation Center entrance on a schedule they control. Book by September for DEMA.

International WorkBoat Show and LAGCOE — Fall Season Generally

September through December is the Convention Center's heaviest conference season. LAGCOE (September 29 – October 1, 2026) follows the oil and energy sector into the building just before WorkBoat and DEMA arrive. That three-month window compresses New Orleans' already-tight hotel and vehicle supply significantly.

Groups coordinating fall conference travel should treat any event during this period the way prom planners treat April and May: the vehicles that fit your headcount and have WiFi for pre-session briefings are gone first. Call 504-264-9429 as soon as the conference date is confirmed.

Building a Conference Shuttle: How It Actually Works

A conference shuttle is a different animal from a single airport transfer or a one-night event bus. The goal is a steady, predictable loop that moves attendees between hotel blocks and the Convention Center across a multi-day event without anyone standing on a curb wondering when the bus is coming. Here is how we build those loops for clients at the Morial Convention Center.

The hotel sweep. Most conferences have two or three hotel blocks within a mile or two of the Convention Center. A 35-passenger minibus can clear all three on a single outbound run in 20 to 25 minutes before sessions start.

The key is a fixed departure schedule posted at each hotel — when attendees know the bus leaves the Hilton at 7:45 a.m. and the Hyatt Place at 7:55 a.m., they plan around it instead of calling rideshares on impulse.

The drop point. Every inbound run terminates at the Transportation Center near Lobby G. That is the consistent anchor point. If your conference is running in Halls H, I, or J — the southern end of the building — we route through Lots F and G instead, which puts everyone within a one-minute walk of those halls rather than trekking from Lobby G.

The return window. End-of-day shuttles back to hotel blocks are the most important leg to plan carefully. When a full day of sessions breaks, 2,000 people reach the lobby at the same time.

A bus waiting at the Transportation Center with a fixed departure sequence — hotel A at 5:30, hotel B at 5:45, hotel C at 6:00 — moves your delegation before the rideshare queue builds up. Set your return pickup 30 minutes after the published session end to catch the stragglers.

The off-site dinner run. Conference groups consistently want at least one evening in the French Quarter, on Frenchmen Street, or in the Garden District. A minibus handles those runs cleanly: pickup at the Convention Center after the day's final session, dinner destination, and return to the hotel block, all in one booking.

Nobody has to navigate the French Quarter's one-way streets after two glasses of wine, and nobody misses the morning keynote because they lost a rideshare at midnight on Bourbon Street.

Charter Bus vs. Rideshares vs. Hotel Shuttles for a Conference Group

Let's be straight about it: for a single person flying in alone and staying at the Hyatt Place next to the Convention Center, a rideshare makes complete sense. But the moment your delegation grows beyond a handful of people or spans multiple hotel blocks, the coordination costs of ad hoc transportation compound fast. Here is the honest comparison for the Convention Center scenario.

Option Best for Arrive together? Group coordination Cost predictability
Private charter bus / minibus 10–56 attendees across hotel blocks Yes — one vehicle, one schedule One call, one route, one pickup sequence Flat all-inclusive rate — no surge
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) 1–4 per car, independent travelers No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs High — each car books and routes separately Variable — surge pricing on event mornings
Hotel shuttle Single hotel block, hotel's schedule Only if staying in same hotel Low coordination needed, but zero flexibility Usually free, but on hotel's fixed times
RTA Streetcar Local residents, light travelers No None Cheap — but no baggage, no schedule control

The honest verdict: for a conference group spread across two or three hotel blocks with early-morning sessions, rideshares fragment the delegation and deliver surged pricing right when demand peaks — precisely 45 minutes before the opening keynote. Hotel shuttles only help if everyone is in the same property. A bus rental in New Orleans that runs a custom loop handles all of it, shows up on the organizer's schedule, and costs one predictable flat rate regardless of what Uber's algorithm is doing on Convention Center Boulevard that morning.

What a Convention Center Charter Bus Costs in New Orleans

New Orleans Party Bus offers all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact price before you ever book. There is no single sticker number for a conference shuttle, because the quote depends on a handful of clear factors: your vehicle size, the number of hours the bus runs daily, the total days of the conference, the pickup locations, and whether you need airport runs in addition to the hotel loop. What you can count on is no hidden costs at checkout.

For real ranges to anchor your estimate: Sprinter limos and vans run $170–$344/hour; 15–35 passenger minibuses run $150–$320/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day for longer commitments. A multi-day conference contract covering morning and evening runs across three hotel blocks typically comes in at a daily flat rate that, split across the group, runs well under the cost of individual rideshares for each attendee each way.

Add the $42/day Convention Center parking for the bus and you have a complete, predictable transportation budget for your event. Check out our New Orleans party bus prices page for current rate ranges, or call 504-264-9429 any time for a free all-inclusive quote built around your specific conference dates, headcount, and hotel blocks.

A Real Conference Shuttle Example

Here is a recent run that illustrates the math. A 68-person medical conference booked two 35-passenger minibuses for a three-day event at the Convention Center. Each morning, one bus swept the Marriott Warehouse Arts District and the Renaissance on Tchoupitoulas; the second swept the Hilton Riverside on Poydras.

Both buses arrived at the Transportation Center entrance near Lobby G by 7:50 a.m. for an 8:15 a.m. opening session. Each evening, the same two buses ran a reverse loop at 5:45 p.m., plus a single 7:00 p.m. run for attendees who stayed for the optional dinner session. On night two, one bus added a French Quarter dinner run to Commander's Palace, returning the group to their hotels by 10:30 p.m.

The three-day all-inclusive contract for both vehicles came to $6,800 — roughly $100 per attendee for the full conference. Compare that to each attendee booking their own rideshares twice a day for three days at $15 to $25 per leg, and the bus comes in significantly cheaper while delivering a coordinated, on-schedule experience instead of 68 separate Uber anxiety spirals on a busy Convention Center morning.

Tips for Conference Planners and Group Organizers

A few things every meeting planner should know before the buses roll — drawn from real experience running conference shuttle programs at the Convention Center.

  • Know your hall assignment before you book. The Convention Center spans more than a dozen city blocks. The closest drop point for a group in Halls A through C is different from the best approach for Halls H through J. Share your assigned hall with us at booking so we set up the correct drop zone from day one.
  • ParkMobile is required at the Convention Center lots. The $42/day oversized vehicle rate is cashless — no app, no entry. Confirm this is handled before your bus arrives at Lot F or Lot G, or reach the parking team in advance at 504-582-3193.
  • Build a 45-minute buffer on event mornings. Major conference open days compress the traffic on every approach to the Convention Center simultaneously. A bus that departs the first hotel 45 minutes before the session start — not 20 — arrives relaxed instead of tense.
  • Plan for the post-session surge. When sessions break, hundreds of rideshare requests hit Convention Center Boulevard at once. A bus waiting at the Transportation Center with a fixed departure time is the most reliable way to beat that queue. Set your return pickup 30 minutes after the scheduled end of the final session.
  • Use undercarriage bays for presentation materials. Full-size charter buses carry undercarriage luggage bays that are perfectly sized for rolling presentation cases, banners, and display materials — the kind of items that do not fit in a rideshare and cost real money to check on a flight. Load gear into the bays on the morning run and retrieve it at the end of the last day without a second thought.
  • Confirm the freight entrance separately. Charter buses carrying attendees use the Transportation Center near Lobby G. Exhibitor freight and large deliveries use a completely separate dock at 101 Henderson Street, Docks 1 or 2. Do not show up with both groups in the same vehicle expecting to access both entrances — those are two different workflows.

Nearby Hotels, Restaurants, and Evening Destinations

The Convention Center's location in the Warehouse Arts District puts your delegation within easy reach of some of New Orleans' most compelling evening destinations — all well within a short minibus ride. A few common after-hours stops we book alongside conference shuttle programs:

  • French Quarter — roughly 15 minutes by bus from the Convention Center. Bourbon Street, Frenchmen Street, and the bars along Decatur Street are the standard after-conference options. A minibus handles the run and gets everyone back to the hotel without the midnight rideshare scramble.
  • Warehouse District restaurants — within walking distance of the Convention Center, but a minibus is the right call for a group dinner at Emeril's on Tchoupitoulas or Cochon on Annunciation Street after a long day on the show floor.
  • Garden District — about 2.5 miles, a 10-minute ride through Magazine Street for groups wanting Commander's Palace or a tour of the streetcar route on St. Charles Avenue.
  • Caesars Superdome / Smoothie King Center — about 1.5 miles from the Convention Center, a common companion stop for events like Essence Festival when the daytime Convention Center experience flows into evening concert performances. We coordinate those back-to-back runs regularly.

For conferences with a pre-event welcome reception or a post-event celebration dinner, a charter bus rental in New Orleans that covers the full day — Convention Center shuttle loop in the morning, dinner run in the evening, hotel return at night — keeps your entire transportation budget in one booking and your delegation together from registration to the final toast. Call 504-264-9429 to build that itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center?

Charter buses and shuttle coaches use the Transportation Center near Lobby G, off Convention Center Boulevard. This is a dedicated multi-modal hub that keeps commercial vehicle traffic off the main roadway and puts passengers within a short walk of the interior lobbies. The designated Taxi/Rideshare Zone is also near this hub, with a pedestrian crossing at Calliope Street.

The main pedestrian entrance at Julia Street and Convention Center Boulevard is the secondary access point; confirm which lobby corresponds to your event hall and we will route accordingly.

What does oversized vehicle parking cost at the Convention Center?

The current rate is $42 per day for oversized vehicles, cashless payment only through the ParkMobile app. Standard passenger vehicles pay $23/day. No in-and-out privileges are available.

Lots F (400 Calliope Street) and G (355 Henderson Street) are the designated parking areas. For ADA access or special arrangements, contact the parking team at 504-582-3193 or parking@mccno.com.

How far is the Convention Center from Louis Armstrong Airport?

Approximately 13 miles via I-10 East, typically a 20-to-30-minute drive in normal traffic. The US-90 Business / Westbank exit sequence (Exit 234A or 234C from I-10, then Exit 11 for Tchoupitoulas / S. Peters Street) is the standard approach. On mornings when major events are loading in, add 20 to 30 minutes for the I-10 and Calliope Street approaches.

A pre-arranged airport transfer avoids the confusion of splitting a delegation across multiple rideshares in the MSY ground transportation zone.

When should I book a charter bus for a convention at the Morial Convention Center?

For major events like the International WorkBoat Show (December), DEMA Show (November), LAGCOE (September/October), and especially the Essence Festival (July), book at least 90 days in advance. New Orleans' fall conference season and major cultural events compress the vehicle supply significantly. For mid-sized events and standard conference sessions outside peak season, four to six weeks of lead time is workable — but the minibuses with WiFi and the full-size charter buses with undercarriage bays go first on heavy booking weeks.

Can a charter bus also run airport pickups and evening dinner runs during the same conference?

Yes — and that is the most cost-effective setup. A bus booked for the full conference day typically covers the morning hotel sweep, the evening return loop, and can add an airport run before the first session or a French Quarter dinner run after the last one, all at one predictable daily rate. We coordinate those itineraries regularly for multi-day conferences at the Convention Center.

Tell us your arrival flight bank, hotel blocks, and any planned evening events when you call 504-264-9429 and we will build a schedule around your full program.

Is there a difference between the bus drop-off for conference attendees and the freight entrance for exhibitors?

Yes — a critical one. Conference attendees and delegates use the Transportation Center near Lobby G on Convention Center Boulevard. Exhibitor freight, large equipment deliveries, and non-event shipping use the Shipping and Receiving freight entrance at 101 Henderson Street, Docks 1 or 2.

These are separate physical locations on different sides of the building. If your group includes both attendees and exhibitors with equipment, you need two separate routing plans — call us and we will sort out which vehicle goes where.

What size bus do I need for a conference shuttle between two hotel blocks and the Convention Center?

For most hotel-block shuttle operations serving 40 to 80 attendees, two 35-passenger minibuses running staggered loops work better than one large bus running a single sweep. The minibuses handle the tighter turns near the Transportation Center more easily, and the staggered departure schedule means no one waits more than 15 minutes at any hotel. For delegations over 80 people with a single hotel block, a 56-passenger charter bus running a direct loop is simpler.

Tell us your headcount and hotel distribution when you call, and we will match the vehicle to the actual logistical need.

Book Your Convention Center Shuttle Today

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is one of the most demanding shuttle environments in the country — 1.1 million square feet of floor space, events that fill every hotel block within two miles, and a Convention Center Boulevard that turns chaotic on peak conference mornings. A charter bus or minibus rental in New Orleans that waits at the Transportation Center near Lobby G, runs on a schedule your delegation can count on, and holds presentation equipment in its undercarriage bays is not a luxury for a serious conference. It is the basic infrastructure that keeps your program running on time.

Whether you need a single airport transfer from MSY, a three-day shuttle loop across four hotel blocks, or a full conference transportation package that covers sessions and evening events, New Orleans Party Bus has the fleet and the plan ready. Give us a call any time at 504-264-9429 for an all-inclusive price quote — or use our online tool for instant availability.

Sources & Last Verified

Parking rates, drop-off zones, and event schedules at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center change by season and event. The details below were verified against official sources in June 2026; confirm current parking rates, lot availability, and event-specific logistics against the pages below before your trip.