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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Covington (CVG)planeROA - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    6h 3m
    $184–754

  2. Drive 363.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Ark Encountercar363.1 mi
    7h 14m
    $67–96

  3. Bus, taxi via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
    3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    17h 33m
    $168–288

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
    5. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    20h 33m
    $153–558

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeROA - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi
    6h 23m
    $254–924

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1busSwb
    2. Take the taxi from The HUB to Wythevilletaxi
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbus - Mound Stbus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
    5. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    17h 46m
    $175–296

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Roanoke to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can 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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