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How to get fromSt. Louis to Ark Encounterby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane STL - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $182–752

  2. Drive  344.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Ark Encountercar car 344.8 mi
    5h 52m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    9h 39m
    $167–255

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane STL - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $208–602

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    6h 22m
    $128–778

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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