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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SGF - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $206–769

  2. Drive  559.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Ark Encountercar car 559.7 mi
    9h 25m
    $103–148

  3. Bus, taxi via Evansville

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from US 42 at Sycamore to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    16h 12m
    $166–362

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    21h 1m
    $281–540

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SGF - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    $221–599

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SGF - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 34m
    $152–694

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Miami University Oxford, OHbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire Dr at 80 Acres to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    18h 10m
    $141–256

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 533.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Evansville Bus Station, take the bus to Louisville, KY, take the bus to Cincinnati - Downtown, walk to 5th at Elm, take the bus to US 42 at Sycamore, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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