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How to get fromTuscaloosa to Ark Encounterby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Ark Encounter by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BHM - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $238–813

  2. Drive 487.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Ark Encountercar car 487.7 mi
    8h 32m
    $89–129

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington Bus Stop to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    14h 17m
    $213–331

  4. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane GTR - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $193–668

  5. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane GTR - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $273–938

  6. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BHM - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $328–1,133

  7. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ATL - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $211–764

  8. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ATL - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    8h 18m
    $286–984

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tuscaloosa to Ark Encounter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 495.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tuscaloosa to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the bus to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth, walk to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 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 Lexington Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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