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How to get fromAthens to Ark Encounterby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Ark Encounter by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ATL - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $218–756

  2. Drive 412.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Ark Encountercar car 412.4 mi
    8h 9m
    $76–109

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington Bus Stop to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    10h 52m
    $191–291

  4. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ATL - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $293–976

  5. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ATL - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 3m
    $139–631

  6. Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Jinete - Jefferson, GA to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus bus
    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
    6h 2m
    $321–1,016

  7. Bus, taxi via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington Bus Stop to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    12h 1m
    $227–330

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Athens to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 488.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Lexington Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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