Ponchatoula travel guide
Ponchatoula Tourism | Ponchatoula Guide
You're Going to Love Ponchatoula
With a population of 6,559, Ponchatoula is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States.
When to visit Ponchatoula
How to Get to Ponchatoula
Plane
Although Ponchatoula doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY), which is located 53 km from Ponchatoula. The shortest flight to Ponchatoula from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 14m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula. The train journey from Ponchatoula to Memphis takes 9h 07m and costs around $183 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $70 for a 9h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ponchatoula is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 65 km from Ponchatoula. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Ponchatoula using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 861 km and will cost you around $95. From Austin, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 1127 km.
Airports near Ponchatoula
Airlines serving Ponchatoula
Where to stay in popular areas of Ponchatoula
Hiring a car in Ponchatoula
Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Ponchatoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Ponchatoula is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.