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

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There are 7 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)plane plane PDX - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 36m
    $393–1,503

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PDX - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    8h 56m
    $269–1,128

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    2d 5h
    $365–969

  4. Drive 2,357 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Ark Encountercar car 2,357 mi
    38h 3m
    $431–622

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PDX - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    9h 12m
    $313–973

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

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SEA - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    $328–1,164

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stopbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Dixie at Kentaboo to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    2d 12h
    $333–769

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

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest 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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