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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Covington (CVG)plane plane JAN - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    $219–746

  2. Drive  639.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Ark Encountercar car 639.5 mi
    11h 38m
    $117–169

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jackson 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
    17h 32m
    $191–286

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    20h 39m
    $486–749

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane JAN - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $239–606

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane JAN - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 24m
    $155–721

Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 600.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jackson to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the taxi to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) 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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