There are 7 ways to get from Ponchatoula to Birmingham by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hammond Station to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0604
8h 28m$94–183Drive 343.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ponchatoula to Birminghamcar 343.6 mi
6h$63–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain Crescent
10h 48m$146–303Bus to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Hammond to Gulfportbus
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane GPT - BHM
6h 24m$218–875Bus
- Take the bus from Hammond to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus Houston
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0624S
10h 13m$115–167Bus to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Hammond to Baton Rougebus
- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane BTR - BHM
6h 49m$195–711Train to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MSY - BHM
7h 46m$183–837
Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponchatoula to Birmingham is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Ponchatoula to Birmingham is to drive which takes 6h and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponchatoula to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Hammond and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Opelika 4th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponchatoula station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Hammond Station and arriving at Birmingham via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Ponchatoula and Birmingham is 379 miles. The road distance is 345.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ponchatoula to Birmingham without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Ponchatoula to Birmingham, including transfers.
Ponchatoula to Birmingham bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Hammond station.
Ponchatoula to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hammond Station.
The best way to get from Ponchatoula to Birmingham is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Ponchatoula, LA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ponchatoula to Birmingham via Hammond Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ponchatoula to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Hammond and Opelika 4th Street Station in around 10h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hammond Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Hammond to Gulfport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Hammond to Opelika 4th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Hammond to Baton Rouge
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Ponchatoula to Birmingham bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Opelika 4th Street Station.
Ponchatoula to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponchatoula to Birmingham is 346 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Ponchatoula to Birmingham.
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