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How to get fromSt. Louis to Ark Encounterby bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Ark Encounter by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $144–260

  2. Drive 344.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Ark Encountercar car 344.8 mi
    5h 52m
    $63–91

  3. Fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane STL - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $232–1,052

  4. Bus, taxi via Evansville

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    11h 38m
    $134–219

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane STL - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $222–722

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 32m
    $128–778

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Louis to Ark Encounter in around 5h 52m.

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