There are 5 ways to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
2h 44m$36–61Drive 41.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ponchatoula to New-Orleans-Airport-MSYcar 41.1 mi
45 min$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ponchatoula to New Orleans-MSY41.1 mi
45 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Ponchatoula to New-Orleans-Airport-MSYtaxi 41.1 mi
45 min$90–120Train, bus
- Take the train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Tulane @ Loyola to Kenner Terminal Parking Garagebus E2
3h 25m$37–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Ponchatoula station to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from Hammond Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Ponchatoula and New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 74 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY) without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY), including transfers.
Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hammond Station.
Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 41 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Ponchatoula to New Orleans Airport (MSY).
There are 895+ hotels available in New Orleans Airport (MSY).
What companies run services between Ponchatoula, LA, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (504) 248-3900
- [email protected]
- Website
- JP Transit
Bus from Tulane @ Loyola to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- JP Transit
- Adults
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ponchatoula to New Orleans-MSY
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ponchatoula and New Orleans Airport (MSY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.