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How to get fromBusch Gardens Williamsburg to Ark Encounterby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHF - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $184–704

  2. Drive 554.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Ark Encountercar car 554.8 mi
    10h 16m
    $102–147

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    21h 20m
    $174–286

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire Dr at 80 Acres to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    24h 29m
    $256–482

  5. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORF - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $566–734

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DCA - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $224–1,414

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    $368–1,484

  8. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane IAD - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    9h 15m
    $250–648

  9. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BWI - CVG
    4. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $254–1,612

  10. Bus, taxi via Akron

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    23h 20m
    $162–294

  11. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Covington Bus Stop to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    26h 15m
    $338–642

Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Covington (CVG) flights

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Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 512.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Ark Encounter. However, you can walk to Pocahontas Trl at BG England Lot, take the line 1 bus to Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, walk to Elmhurst & Warwick, take the line 112 bus to Jefferson & Habersham, walk to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can walk to Pocahontas Trl at BG Brewery, take the line 1 bus to N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, walk to Williamsburg Bus Stop, take the bus to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, walk to Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, take the bus to Government Square Area B, walk to Government Square Area F, take the bus to Empire at Empire Connector, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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