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How to get fromHouston to Ponchatoulaby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Ponchatoula by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Hammondbus bus Houston
    6h 49m
    $88–119

  2. Drive  313.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houston to Ponchatoulacar car 313.8 mi
    5h 14m
    $58–83

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    11h 44m
    $247–379

  4. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane HOU - MSY
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $116–508

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane IAH - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to Hammondbus bus
    5h 54m
    $116–418

  6. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane IAH - BTR
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge to Hammondbus bus
    6h 13m
    $117–427

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane plane IAH - PIB
    2. Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Ponchatoulacar car
    5h 44m
    $80–389

  8. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane IAH - MSY
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $118–521

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane IAH - GPT
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Hammondbus bus
    6h 13m
    $142–462

  10. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane IAH - LCH
    2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Hammondbus bus
    7h 5m
    $121–408

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ponchatoula, LA, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Hammond twice daily. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Ponchatoula via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Hammond Station in around 11h 44m.

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