Rome2Rio

How to get fromMammoth Cave National Park to Ark Encounterby car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Ark Encounter

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Ark Encounter by car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Mammoth Cave to Mammoth Cavecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Cave City to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $113–263

  2. Drive 167.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Ark Encountercar car 167.7 mi
    3h 16m
    $31–45

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Mammoth Cave National Park, KY, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mammoth Cave National Park to Ark Encounter. However, you can drive to Mammoth Cave, take the car ferry to Mammoth Cave, drive to Shell gas station - Cave City, take the bus to La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, walk to Preston @ Vim, take the line 28 bus to W Jefferson @ S 6th, take the line 10 bus to W Broadway @ S 10th, walk to Louisville, KY Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati - Downtown, walk to 5th at Elm, take the bus to Empire at Empire Connector, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Ark Encounter in around 3h 16m.

Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides