Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Ponchatoula in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ponchatoula in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 66
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula. The train journey from Ponchatoula to Houston takes 9h 30m and costs around S$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about S$ 71 for a 13h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ponchatoula is to pick up a car hire from Baton Rouge, which is about 71 km from Ponchatoula. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Baton Rouge.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 595 km and will cost you around S$ 53. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about S$ 145 for a journey of 893 km.

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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ponchatoula. The train journey from Ponchatoula to Houston takes 9h 30m and costs around S$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about S$ 71 for a 13h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ponchatoula is to pick up a car hire from Baton Rouge, which is about 71 km from Ponchatoula. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Baton Rouge.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ponchatoula, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to Ponchatoula takes 595 km and will cost you around S$ 53. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about S$ 145 for a journey of 893 km.

Airports near Ponchatoula

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
GPTGulfport Biloxi Regional

Airlines serving Ponchatoula

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,510 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,350 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ponchatoula

Most booked hotels in Ponchatoula

Holiday Inn Hammond By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 155+
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Hampton Inn Hammond
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 151+
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Red Roof Inn Plus+ Hammond
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 86+
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Courtyard by Marriott Hammond
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 165+
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Quality Inn Hammond
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 71+
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Motel 6 Hammond La I 12 I 55
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 67+
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Hiring a car in Ponchatoula

Expect to pay S$ 1.49 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 S$ 17.80 and S$ 23.74.

Expect to pay S$ 1.49 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 S$ 17.80 and S$ 23.74.