There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ponchatoula by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kenner Terminal Parking Garage to Tulane @ Loyolabus E2
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Stationtrain City of New Orleans
3h 12m$38–61Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Ponchatoulacar 41.5 mi
46 min$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Ponchatoula41.5 mi
46 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from New-Orleans-Airport-MSY to Ponchatoulataxi 41.5 mi
46 min$95–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ponchatoula is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ponchatoula is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.
The distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Ponchatoula is 73 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ponchatoula without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ponchatoula, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ponchatoula is 42 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ponchatoula.
There are 74+ hotels available in Ponchatoula.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Ponchatoula. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Ponchatoula, LA, USA?
There is no direct connection from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Ponchatoula. However, you can take the bus to Tulane @ Loyola, 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, Mozio operates a vehicle from New Orleans-MSY to Ponchatoula on demand, and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (504) 248-3900
- [email protected]
- Website
- JP Transit
Bus from Kenner Terminal Parking Garage to Tulane @ Loyola
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- JP Transit
- Adults
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Ponchatoula
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 504-822-3800
United Cabs
- Phone
- +1 504-522-9771
- Website
- unitedcabs.com
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