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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 29h 53m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula. The train journey from Ponchatoula to Lafayette takes 4h 25m and costs around AED 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jackson, expect to pay about AED 202 for a 4h 27m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 547 km and will cost you around AED 147. From Columbus, the ticket costs about AED 195 for a journey of 845 km.
Airports near Ponchatoula
Airlines serving Ponchatoula
Where to stay in popular areas of Ponchatoula
Hiring a car in Ponchatoula
Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.39 and AED 60.52. 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 Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.