There are 3 ways to get from New Orleans to Ponchatoula by train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Ponchatoula is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Ponchatoula is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans 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 New Orleans and Ponchatoula is 60 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Ponchatoula without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from New Orleans to Ponchatoula, including transfers.
New Orleans to Ponchatoula train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Ponchatoula train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hammond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Ponchatoula is 51 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from New Orleans to Ponchatoula.
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What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Ponchatoula, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Hammond Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
- 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
- $17–40
- 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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