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

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DSM - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $199–773

  2. Drive  602 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Ark Encountercar car 602 mi
    10h 27m
    $103–149

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    14h 19m
    $208–314

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DSM - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $214–573

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DSM - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 43m
    $144–696

  6. Bus, taxi via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    15h 59m
    $169–246

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    17h 42m
    $311–471

Des Moines (DSM) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar135Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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