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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wilmington to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Covington, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ILM - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $184–667

  2. Drive 591.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmington to Ark Encountercar car 591.5 mi
    11h 35m
    $108–156

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    23h 14m
    $198–335

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ILM - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $264–887

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ILM - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    5h 33m
    $115–592

  6. Bus, taxi via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    24h 54m
    $148–304

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 539.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wilmington to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the taxi to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the line 108 bus to Forden Station, take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, take the bus to Columbus, walk to S Grant Ave & E Mound St, take the line 2 bus to S High St & E Rich St, walk to Columbus, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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