New Orleans Station

[jpfrmks]

I'm catching the Crescent in New Orleans.

Is it possible to check my baggage the night before?

What is the restaurant like at NOL?

What time does boarding begin?

 

[ehbowen]

I'm catching the Crescent in New Orleans.

Is it possible to check my baggage the night before?

What is the restaurant like at NOL?

What time does boarding begin?

• Congratulations. It's a great ride.
• Yes, you may check your luggage in up to 24 hours before the departure of your train. Since the luggage needs to be actually in the agent's hand a minimum of 45 minutes before scheduled departure, early check-in for a morning departure such as the Crescent is a very good idea.
• There is a Subway sandwich shop and a small counter/tray service deli. While it's a bit cheaper than the train, you can probably do as well by boarding the train and having breakfast in the diner (which normally opens after passing Slidell).
• Not exactly sure for this specific train, but generally they begin boarding 20-30 minutes before scheduled departure. If your luggage is already checked in and you get to the station by 6:45 you should be safe (no need to check in if you're not checking luggage). If you need to check baggage the morning of departure be there in line by 6:00 a.m.

 

[jpfrmks]

Thank you very much. This was the info I was looking for.

 

[Don Newcomb]

It's unfortunate that New Orleans Union Terminal is in a bit of a food desert. There are so many good places to eat just a mile, or so away. They're just not near NOL.

 

[sechs]

It's unfortunate that New Orleans Union Terminal is in a bit of a food desert. There are so many good places to eat just a mile, or so away. They're just not near NOL.

If your legs are broken, I guess.

There are places to eat about a half a mile away, and the street car can be caught right out front to places further afield....

 

[Don Newcomb]

It's unfortunate that New Orleans Union Terminal is in a bit of a food desert. There are so many good places to eat just a mile, or so away. They're just not near NOL.

If your legs are broken, I guess.

There are places to eat about a half a mile away, and the street car can be caught right out front to places further afield....

Right. I normally walk a mile to eat lunch. A point to keep in mind is that many parts of New Orleans are not very safe and I'd classify the area around NOL to be one of them. I wouldn't walk there after dark. Wandering into the wrong area in New Orleans can get you robbed or killed. Last time I took the street car from the vicinity of NOL down to Canal Street, I had to wait 30 minutes before one arrived.

 

[sechs]

It's unfortunate that New Orleans Union Terminal is in a bit of a food desert. There are so many good places to eat just a mile, or so away. They're just not near NOL.

If your legs are broken, I guess.

There are places to eat about a half a mile away, and the street car can be caught right out front to places further afield....

Right. I normally walk a mile to eat lunch. A point to keep in mind is that many parts of New Orleans are not very safe and I'd classify the area around NOL to be one of them. I wouldn't walk there after dark. Wandering into the wrong area in New Orleans can get you robbed or killed. Last time I took the street car from the vicinity of NOL down to Canal Street, I had to wait 30 minutes before one arrived.

You mean a half a mile. A bit more than the distance from LAUS to Phillippe the Original. Probably a good idea considering the likely caloric intake of the meal.

I have never felt unsafe in New Orleans after dark and consider the area near NOUPT to be particularly so.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Second that the area around Union Station is safe day or night. Lots of upscale hotels,City Hall and the Superdome and NBA Arena (Smoothie Dome)are located close!

It is a food desert though, all the good joints are in the CBD,Convention Center Area,Garden District and the Quarter!