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There are 11 ways to get from Richmond to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Covington, taxi

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane RIC - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $190–750

  2. Drive 499.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Richmond to Ark Encountercar car 499.1 mi
    9h 21m
    $92–132

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    18h 6m
    $163–271

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire Dr at 80 Acres to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    22h 51m
    $237–440

  5. Fly Richmond International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane RIC - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $290–1,070

  6. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DCA - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $195–1,338

  7. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $340–1,408

  8. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane IAD - CVG
    4. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $220–567

  9. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BWI - CVG
    4. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $218–1,531

  10. Bus, taxi via Winston-Salem

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    22h 26m
    $147–294

  11. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Covington Bus Stop to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    23h 24m
    $320–600

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Richmond to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the bus to Ric Airport, walk to Richmond International Airport (RIC) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Washington Union Station, take the bus 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 at Empire Connector, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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