There are 3 ways to get from Louisiana to Ponchatoula by train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Ponchatoula is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Ponchatoula is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Ponchatoula station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Hammond Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Louisiana and Ponchatoula is 60 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Ponchatoula without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Louisiana to Ponchatoula, including transfers.
Louisiana to Ponchatoula train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Louisiana to Ponchatoula train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hammond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Ponchatoula is 51 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Louisiana to Ponchatoula.
There are 75+ hotels available in Ponchatoula.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Ponchatoula, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 504-822-3800
United Cabs
- Phone
- +1 504-522-9771
- Website
- unitedcabs.com
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