Grand Canyon National Park - Getting Around (U.S. National Park Service)

South Rim Transportation jump to The North Rim

RIDE THE PARK'S FREE SHUTTLE BUSES - SAVE FUEL
Grand Canyon National Park's free shuttle buses operate in and around the South Rim. Village, and, between mid-May and mid-September, to the gateway community of Tusayan. No tickets are required, and bus stops are clearly marked throughout the park by signs.

Download the S. Rim Transit Map. It shows Grand Canyon Village shuttle bus routes, bus stops, points of interest and parking lots.

Click here to download the map (690 kb PDF)

Guided Bus Tours
Xanterra Parks & Resorts conducts Guided Bus Tours within the park. Call (303) 297-2757, toll free (888) 297-2757, FAX (303) 297-3175. Visitors arriving in the park should contact any transportation desk for information or call (928) 638-2631 to make arrangements. Tours include Sunrise, Sunset, Desert View Drive, and Hermits Rest Road. Tours are available throughout the year. Wheelchair-accessible coaches are available by prior arrangement.

Concessioner Transportation Desks
Information about Phantom Ranch facilities, mule trips, horseback riding, air tours, one-day float trips, and motor coach tours (including wheelchair-accessible vehicles) is available in the lodge lobbies (hours vary seasonally). Call (928) 638-2631, ext. 6015.

Maswik Lodge Transportation Desk - Times vary based on seasonal demand.
Bright Angel Lodge Transportation Desk - Times vary based on seasonal demand.
Yavapai Lodge Transportation Desk - Times vary based on seasonal demand.

Taxi Service
Daily, twenty-four hour, service is available to the Grand Canyon Airport, trailheads, and other destinations. Call (928) 638-2822 or (928) 638-2631, ext. 6563.

On-Call Paratransit Service
For visitors needing mobility assistance and do not have their own transportation or are not part of a guided tour. Accessible shuttle buses may be available in response to requests made at least 24 hours in advance. Call 928-638-0591.

Rim to Rim Shuttle
The Trans-Canyon Shuttle runs between the north and south rims of the park once each day, in each direction, and the travel time is about 4 1/2 hours each way. This is the only regularly scheduled service between the north and south rims of the park.

The shuttle leaves the north rim at 7:00 a.m. and arrives at the south rim at 12:00 p.m.
The shuttle leaves the south rim at 1:30 p.m. and arrives back at the north rim at 6:30 p.m.

The fare is $80 per person one way, $150 round trip.
The fare is $65 per person one way to Marble Canyon, AZ

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 928-638-2820. Scheduled service is available between May 15th and October 15, with a limited schedule between October 16 and October 31.

North Rim Transportation

Hiker Shuttle
The Grand Canyon Lodge provides shuttle service to the North Kaibab trailhead twice daily in the morning at 5:45 and 7:15 a.m. The passenger pick-up is in front of the lodge. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance.

The shuttle leaves the north rim at 7:00 a.m. and arrives at the south rim at 12:00 p.m.
The shuttle leaves the south rim at 1:30 p.m. and arrives back at the north rim at 6:30 p.m.

"Traveling Green" is a great way to help Grand Canyon and other areas you visit reduce carbon emissions, divert and reduce what goes into the waste stream, and to generally help the environment. Go to the Traveling Green page for helpful tips on planning your next green adventure.

Thanks for doing what you can to help protect our environment!

South Rim Transportation jump to The North Rim

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