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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 Phoenix to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Covington (CVG)planePHX - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    5h 12m
    $320–1,200

  2. Bus, taxi via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    41h 19m
    $243–597

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi
    43h 52m
    $365–717

  4. Drive 1,794.2 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Ark Encountercar1,794.2 mi
    29h 3m
    $328–473

  5. Fly Phoenix to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planePHX - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar
    6h 5m
    $366–925

  6. Fly Phoenix to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planePHX - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi
    7h 55m
    $450–1,570

  7. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Covington (CVG)planeAZA - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    5h 48m
    $378–1,178

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    45h 30m
    $253–569

Phoenix (PHX) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to Cincinnati, walk to Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, take the bus to Government Square Area B, take the bus to Empire at Empire Connector, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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