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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CLT - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    3h 37m
    $177–752

  2. Drive  416.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Ark Encountercar car 416.6 mi
    8h 13m
    $76–110

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    13h 54m
    $204–309

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    $182–522

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CLT - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    4h 38m
    $113–677

  6. Bus, taxi via Florence

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    15h 49m
    $130–214

  7. Bus, taxi via Florence #2

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Florence Hub to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    16h 43m
    $126–230

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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