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

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHX - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $280–480

  2. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHX - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 11m
    $186–825

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Dixie at Kentaboo to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    42h 47m
    $394–600

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff 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
    43h 53m
    $1,063–1,724

  5. Drive  1,794.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Ark Encountercar car 1,794.9 mi
    29h 9m
    $328–474

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHX - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $230–640

  7. Bus, train, taxi via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Florence Hub to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    2d
    $1,145–1,871

  8. Bus, train, taxi via Toledo #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Florence Hub to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    2d 19h

Phoenix (PHX) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,602.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, walk to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to Covington Bus Stop, walk to Covington Transit Center, take the line 1 bus to Dixie at Kentaboo, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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