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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Covington, taxi

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Covington (CVG)planePDX - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    8h 7m
    $393–1,503

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planePDX - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Ark Encountercar
    9h 15m
    $249–1,128

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi
    2d 5h
    $424–832

  4. Drive 2,357 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Ark Encountercar2,357 mi
    37h 51m
    $431–622

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planePDX - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Ark Encountertaxi
    8h 49m
    $513–1,873

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Covington (CVG)planeSEA - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    9h 43m
    $339–1,264

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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