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

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ROA - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $174–654

  2. Drive  362.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Ark Encountercar car 362.2 mi
    7h 14m
    $60–87

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati Bus Station to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    15h 44m
    $237–329

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    23h 45m
    $515–835

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ROA - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $189–524

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Drive from Oxmoor Center to Ark Encountercar car
    16h 3m
    $121–187

  7. Train, bus, taxi via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria 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 19m
    $396–607

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Roanoke to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati Bus Station, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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