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How to get fromHouston to Ark Encounterby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Covington (CVG)plane plane IAH - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h
    $213–804

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane HOU - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 22m
    $157–776

  3. Bus, taxi via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Dixie at Kentaboo to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    28h 37m
    $278–413

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    32h 51m

  5. Drive  1,012 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Ark Encountercar car 1,012 mi
    17h 37m
    $185–267

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Covington (CVG)plane plane HOU - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $211–801

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAH - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 3m
    $159–829

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Florence Hub to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    31h 19m
    $289–436

  9. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    35h 4m
    $784–1,232

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 931.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to Covington Bus Stop, walk to Covington Transit Center, take the line 1 bus to Dixie at Kentaboo, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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