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How to get fromPonchatoula to New Orleansby train (Amtrak), car or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Ponchatoula to New Orleans by train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminaltrainCity of New Orleans
    2h 27m
    $41–53
  2. Drive 50.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ponchatoula to New Orleanscar50.9 mi
    54 min
    $10–14
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ponchatoula to New Orleanstaxi50.9 mi
    54 min
    $130–170

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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.

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