There is an extensive transport infrastructure throughout the city, including four separate railway lines, interstate 10, and dozens of bus stops. Several taxi services and car rental companies also operate throughout the city.
Getting from the Airport to the City
The closest international airport to the city is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, approximately 150 miles (241 km) from the city. Unfortunately there are no direct transportation services from the airport to Mobile, unless renting a car. It will be necessary to travel to New Orleans by either shuttle bus, taxi, or train, all of which operate on a fixed cost, and from there take another train or intercity bus from Union Station to Mobile.
Mobile airport overview
There aren’t many direct flights to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), in fact you can only fly directly from Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Memphis and Charlotte. Despite this, Mobile Regional is a busy little airport with more than 50 daily flights.
You may expect that a small airport like this would offer bargain fares, but that isn’t the case with Mobile Regional. As no low-cost carriers such as JetBlue or Southwest operate from the airport, the fares tend to be higher than nearby Pensacola Regional Airport.
The facilities at Mobile Regional are basic, with only a couple of restaurants and newsstands to keep passengers entertained between flights. A lack of entertainment and children’s amenities make it a less-than-ideal airport for stopovers. Still, if you do fly into Mobile Regional Airport, you can expect a warm Southern welcome from the friendly and helpful staff.