There are 3 ways to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $9 - $14.
The distance between Ponchatoula and New Orleans is 60 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponchatoula to New Orleans is 51 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Ponchatoula to New Orleans.
There are 970+ hotels available in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Ponchatoula, LA, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $22–30 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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