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How to get fromCharlottesville to Ark Encounterby plane, taxi, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CHO - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    $213–739

  2. Drive 433.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Ark Encountercar car 433.1 mi
    8h 15m
    $79–115

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Ironville

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    18h 10m
    $138–323

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    19h 28m
    $177–636

Charlottesville (CHO) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlottesville to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the taxi to Charlottesville (CHO) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to West Main Street at 8th Street NW, walk to Charlottesville, take the train to Ashland Amtrak Station, walk to Ashland Bus Station, take the bus to Columbus Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati - Downtown, walk to 5th at Elm, take the bus to Empire at Empire Connector, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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