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There are 5 ways to get from Asheville to Ark Encounter by car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Asheville to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car car
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane GSP - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $191–716

  2. Drive  293.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Asheville to Ark Encountercar car 293.8 mi
    6h 11m
    $51–73

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    19h 4m
    $196–330

  4. Fly Asheville Regional Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane AVL - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $170–701

  5. Fly Asheville Regional Airport to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane AVL - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $180–511

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Asheville to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 417.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Asheville to Ark Encounter. However, you can drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Greensboro Bus Stop, take the bus to Winston-Salem, take the bus to Columbus, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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