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

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  1. Fly Tampa to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane TPA - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 42m
    $252–702

  2. Fly Tampa to Louisville International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TPA - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 36m
    $137–675

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati Bus Station to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    20h 59m
    $280–394

  4. Drive  857.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Ark Encountercar car 857.5 mi
    14h 41m
    $147–212

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SRQ - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h
    $221–817

  6. Line 300 bus to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PIE - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $205–805

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MCO - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $255–1,769

Tampa (TPA) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tampa to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 820.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati Bus Station, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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