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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SNA - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $317–795

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SNA - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $263–739

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    2d 3h
    $642–1,494

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    2d 12h
    $437–721

  5. Drive  2,152.7 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Ark Encountercar car 2,152.7 mi
    34h 37m
    $393–568

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $296–675

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,908.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Ark Encounter. However, you can fly to Covington (CVG) then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the train to Fullerton, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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