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New Orleans RTA 3 bus

Tulane - Elmwood

65 % on time

New Orleans RTA 3 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The New Orleans RTA 3 - Tulane - Elmwood bus serves 53 bus stops in the New Orleans area departing from Elk Place / Tulane and ending at Jefferson Hwy / Spur Station. Scroll down to see upcoming 3 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 3 bus times will be displayed. The full 3 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

Elmwood via Ochsner
Main Library-CBD via Ochsner
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025
  • Tulane Ave. / Norman C. Francis Pkwy.Not wheelchair accessible7:00 PM
  • Tulane / S. ClarkNot wheelchair accessible7:01 PM
  • Tulane / S. GenoisNot wheelchair accessible7:01 PM
  • Ulloa / S. CortezNot wheelchair accessible7:02 PM
  • Ulloa / S. CarrolltonNot wheelchair accessible7:03 PM
  • S. Carrollton Ave. / Tulane Ave.Not wheelchair accessible7:04 PM
  • S. Carrollton / PalmettoNot wheelchair accessible7:06 PM
  • S. Carrollton / PalmNot wheelchair accessible7:06 PM
  • S. Carrollton / ForsheyNot wheelchair accessible7:07 PM
  • S. Carrollton / EarhartNot wheelchair accessible7:08 PM
  • S. Carrollton / Pritchard PlaceNot wheelchair accessible7:09 PM
  • S. Carrollton / BelfastNot wheelchair accessible7:10 PM
  • S.Carrollton / S. ClaiborneNot wheelchair accessible7:11 PM
  • S Claiborne / CambronneNot wheelchair accessible7:12 PM
  • S. Claiborne / LeonidasNot wheelchair accessible7:12 PM
  • S. Claiborne / EagleNot wheelchair accessible7:13 PM
  • S. Claiborne / General OgdenNot wheelchair accessible7:13 PM
  • S. Claiborne / MistletoeNot wheelchair accessible7:14 PM
  • Jefferson / Dakin (Lowe's)Not wheelchair accessible7:15 PM
  • Jefferson / Dakin / KnoxNot wheelchair accessible7:15 PM
  • Jefferson / IrisNot wheelchair accessible7:16 PM
  • Jefferson / BrooklynNot wheelchair accessible7:16 PM
  • Jefferson / Brooklyn / JulesNot wheelchair accessible7:17 PM
  • Jefferson / JulesNot wheelchair accessible7:17 PM
  • Jefferson / CoolidgeNot wheelchair accessible7:18 PM
  • Ochsner Medical CenterNot wheelchair accessible7:19 PM
  • Jefferson / BetzNot wheelchair accessible7:19 PM
  • Rio Vista AveNot wheelchair accessible7:19 PM
  • Jefferson / Labarre RdNot wheelchair accessible7:20 PM
  • Jefferson / ClaiborneNot wheelchair accessible7:21 PM
  • Jefferson / CausewayNot wheelchair accessible7:21 PM
  • Jefferson Hwy. / Shrewsbury Rd.Not wheelchair accessible7:22 PM
  • Jefferson Hwy. / Central Ave.Not wheelchair accessible7:24 PM
  • Jefferson Hwy. / St George Ave.Not wheelchair accessible7:26 PM
  • Jefferson Hwy. / Elmwood Park Blvd.Not wheelchair accessible7:28 PM
  • Elmwood Park Blvd. / Pepsi St.Not wheelchair accessible7:29 PM
  • Elmwood Park Blvd. / Mounes St.Not wheelchair accessible7:31 PM
  • Mounes St. / Edwards Ave.Not wheelchair accessible7:32 PM
  • Edwards Ave. / Susitna Dr.Not wheelchair accessible7:34 PM
  • Edwards Ave. / Jefferson Hwy.Not wheelchair accessible7:36 PM
  • Jefferson Hwy / Spur StationNot wheelchair accessible7:37 PM
  • New Orleans RTA Tulane - Elmwood map

    New Orleans RTA 3 bus route map

    The New Orleans RTA 3 - Tulane - Elmwood bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the New Orleans RTA 3 bus to help you plan your trip on New Orleans RTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 3 bus is approaching your stop.

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    New Orleans RTA 3 bus Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 3 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by New Orleans RTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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    New Orleans RTA 3 bus Service Frequency

    The next 3 bus leaves Elk Place / Tulane at 6:50 PM, and arrives at Jefferson Hwy / Spur Station at 7:37 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    New Orleans RTA 3 bus On-Time Performance

    65 % on time

    65% of riders report that the New Orleans RTA 3 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 12 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 3 bus. Compared to other New Orleans RTA lines, the 3 bus is ranked 9 out of 35 New Orleans RTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official New Orleans RTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 3 by opening the Transit app.

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