Ponchatoula travel guide
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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 Christchurch and takes around 19h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula. The train journey from Ponchatoula to Jackson takes 4h 27m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $25 for a 7h 59m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Megabus. From Houston, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 620 km and will cost you around $156. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 829 km.
Airports near Ponchatoula
Airlines serving Ponchatoula
Where to stay in popular areas of Ponchatoula
Hiring a car in Ponchatoula
Expect to pay $1.68 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 $20.09 and $26.78. The most frequently booked car type in Ponchatoula is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.