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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    $532–1,202

  2. Drive  722.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Ark Encountercar car 722.9 mi
    12h 26m
    $132–191

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    16h 40m
    $362–542

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    18h 9m
    $196–290

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MSP - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $212–632

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 2m
    $158–827

  7. Bus, taxi via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    18h 59m
    $187–293

  8. Train, bus, taxi via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    20h 3m
    $445–712

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the line 94 bus to Union Depot Station & Terminal, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, 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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