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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, 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 4m
    $216–769

  2. Drive  559.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Ark Encountercar car 559.7 mi
    9h 25m
    $96–139

  3. 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 to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    14h 49m
    $205–321

  4. 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 26m
    $221–599

  5. 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 14m
    $151–742

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

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Springfield to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 533.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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 Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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