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

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Covington (CVG)plane plane IAH - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $183–494

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAH - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 4m
    $139–629

  3. Bus, taxi via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    28h 26m
    $252–439

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    32h 51m
    $493–898

  5. Drive 1,012 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Ark Encountercar car 1,012 mi
    17h 37m
    $185–267

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Covington (CVG)plane plane HOU - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $271–1,051

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane HOU - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 22m
    $177–876

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Florence Hub to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    31h 19m
    $259–466

  9. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    35h 9m
    $521–1,011

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Houston to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 931.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Louisville, KY, 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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