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

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There are 7 ways to get from Newport News to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Covington, taxi

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORF - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $610–783

  2. Drive 568.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport News to Ark Encountercar car 568.9 mi
    10h 31m
    $104–150

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire Dr at 80 Acres to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    24h 22m
    $261–492

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    24h 34m
    $165–296

  5. Fly Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHF - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $182–702

  6. Fly Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHF - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $262–922

  7. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Covington Bus Stop to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    26h 7m
    $344–652

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newport News to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the line 108 bus to Amtrak Newport News, walk to Newport News, take the train to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, take the train to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, walk to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, walk to Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, take the bus to Government Square Area B, walk to Government Square Area F, take the bus to Empire Dr at 80 Acres, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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