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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PWM - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $224–1,460

  2. Drive 977.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Ark Encountercar car 977.5 mi
    17h 40m
    $179–258

  3. Bus, train, taxi via New York

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    25h 41m
    $253–1,088

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston 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 8m
    $391–763

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PWM - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $354–1,229

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PWM - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 6m
    $351–1,118

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    26h 28m
    $233–393

Portland (PWM) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 843.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Ark Encounter. However, you can fly to Covington (CVG) then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station, walk to Boston, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to New York Midtown, 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 at Empire Connector, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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