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How to get fromPanama City to Ark Encounterby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Panama City to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ECP - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $245–777

  2. Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Panama City to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car car
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane VPS - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 8m
    $118–593

  3. Drive 677.9 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Ark Encountercar car 677.9 mi
    12h 40m
    $124–179

  4. Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ECP - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $325–1,047

  5. Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car car
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Covington (CVG)plane plane VPS - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 12m
    $192–718

  6. Fly Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ECP - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 34m
    $176–652

  7. Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car car
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane VPS - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $272–988

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Panama City, FL, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Panama City to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can drive from Panama City to Ark Encounter in around 12h 40m.

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