There are 3 ways to get from Metairie to Ponchatoula by tram, train, car, or taxi
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Line 47 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Cemeteries Transit Center to Canal + S. Ramparttram 47
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Stationtrain City of New Orleans
2h 54m$39–62Drive 45.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Metairie to Ponchatoulacar 45.6 mi
49 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metairie to Ponchatoulataxi 45.6 mi
49 min$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metairie to Ponchatoula is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Metairie to Ponchatoula is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct train from Metairie to Ponchatoula station. However, there are services departing from Cemeteries Transit Center and arriving at Hammond Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Metairie and Ponchatoula is 64 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.
The best way to get from Metairie to Ponchatoula without a car is to line 47 tram and train which takes 2h 54m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Metairie to Ponchatoula, including transfers.
Metairie to Ponchatoula train services, operated by New Orleans RTA, depart from Cemeteries Transit Center station.
Metairie to Ponchatoula train services, operated by New Orleans RTA, arrive at Canal + S. Rampart station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metairie to Ponchatoula is 46 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Metairie to Ponchatoula.
There are 79+ hotels available in Ponchatoula.
What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Ponchatoula, LA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Metairie to Ponchatoula. However, you can take the line 47 vehicle to Canal + S. Rampart, walk to Main Library, take the line 202 bus to UPT Bus Bay 2, walk to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, take the train to Hammond Station, then take the taxi to Ponchatoula. Alternatively, you can drive from Metairie to Ponchatoula in around 49 min.
- Phone
- +1 504-248-3900
- Website
- norta.com
Tram from Cemeteries Transit Center to Canal + S. Rampart
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.norta.com
- Standard fare
- $2
- 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
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 504-822-3800
United Cabs
- Phone
- +1 504-522-9771
- Website
- unitedcabs.com
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