In August, Amtrak launched the Mardi Gras Service, a new line connecting New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama via a series of stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, providing an exciting opportunity for easy getaways, quick day trips, and car-free “roadtrips” at a super affordable price point. The Amtrak station, Union Passenger Terminal, is in a convenient location as it’s a short walk to the Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center on game days and for concerts, a quick taxi or rideshare to the French Quarter, or travelers can hop aboard the streetcar, which picks up right across from the entrance.  For more, visit www.neworleans.com/amtrakdeals2025.