Park Shuttle

 
 
 
A tan colored shuttle bus can be seen against a vast backdrop of red rocks

While the shuttle is not required, it does provide the most predictable way to enjoy the park's iconic Bryce Amphitheater area of the park while also helping reduce congestion and both noise and air pollution.

 

Ride with Us!

For over twenty years, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle has been providing public transportation to the park's most popular overlooks, amenities and trails. The shuttle travels throughout the iconic Bryce Amphitheater area of the park from April through mid-October, and is the perfect choice for those looking to enjoy both a predictable and convenient visit to the park.

Planning to Hike?

The park shuttle is the perfect transportation option for hikers. It provides convenient access to trailheads for almost all of the park's many day hikes and is especially suited to scenic one-way hikes along the Bryce Amphitheater Rim Trail. By using the shuttle you can easily get off at one viewpoint to begin a one-way walk along the Rim Trail to the next view while enjoying all the scenery inbetween.

You Can Help Reduce Congestion

The number one cause of parking lot congestion is hikers whose cars sit in popular overlook parking lots for multiple hours while they hike. When these parking lots reach capacity, they may be temporarily closed until parking becomes available. By riding the shuttle, you can enjoy your hike, avoid these inconveniences and help reduce congestion throughout the park.

 

Quick Facts:

  • The shuttle is free with park admission: Your park entrance receipt or annual pass allows you and the occupants of your vehicle unlimited shuttle access.
  • Buses typically arrive at each stop every 15 minutes, but with the new Bryce Canyon Shuttle Tracker you can time your next ride to the minute.
  • The best place to board the shuttle is before you enter the park, at the Shuttle Station in Bryce Canyon City (Stop 1), or at the Visitor Center (Stop 6).
  • The best place to park your car is at the Shuttle Station in Bryce Canyon City or the Additional Parking lot across from the Visitor Center.
  • All buses are wheelchair accessible and can accomodate 2 bicycles on a front rack.
  • Pets are not permitted on the shuttle.
 

2024 Shuttle Schedule

April 5 - May 9 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
May 10 - September 22 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
September 23 - October 20 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Now You Can Track the Shuttle!

Buses typically come every 15 minutes, but with the new Bryce Canyon Shuttle Tracker you can time your next ride to the minute.

 

2024 Last Shuttle Times

Depart Shuttle Station: 5:45 p.m.
Ruby's Inn: 5:49 p.m.
Ruby's Campground Inbound: 5:51 p.m.
Visitor Center Inbound: 5:57 p.m.
Sunset Campground Southbound: 6:01 p.m.
Bryce Point: 6:07 p.m.
Inspiration Point: 6:14 p.m.
Sunset Campground Northbound: 6:16 p.m.
Sunset Point: 6:19 p.m.
Bryce Lodge: 6:23 p.m.
Sunrise Point: 6:26 p.m.
Visitor Center Northbound: 6:30 p.m.
Ruby's Campground Northbound: 6:34 p.m.
Return to Shuttle Station: 6:35 p.m.

Depart Shuttle Station: 7:30 p.m..
Ruby's Inn: 7:34 p.m.
Ruby's Campground Inbound: 7:36 p.m.
Visitor Center Inbound: 7:42 p.m.
Sunset Campground Southbound: 7:46 p.m.
Bryce Point: 7:52 p.m.
Inspiration Point: 7:59 p.m.
Sunset Campground Northbound: 8:01 p.m.
Sunset Point: 8:04 p.m.
Bryce Lodge: 8:08 p.m.
Sunrise Point: 8:11 p.m.
Visitor Center Northbound: 8:15 p.m.
Ruby's Campground Northbound: 8:19 p.m.
Return to Shuttle Station: 8:20 p.m.

Depart Shuttle Station: 5:45 p.m.
Ruby's Inn: 5:49 p.m.
Ruby's Campground Inbound: 5:51 p.m.
Visitor Center Inbound: 5:57 p.m.
Sunset Campground Southbound: 6:01 p.m.
Bryce Point: 6:07 p.m.
Inspiration Point: 6:14 p.m.
Sunset Campground Northbound: 6:16 p.m.
Sunset Point: 6:19 p.m.
Bryce Lodge: 6:23 p.m.
Sunrise Point: 6:26 p.m.
Visitor Center Northbound: 6:30 p.m.
Ruby's Campground Northbound: 6:34 p.m.
Return to Shuttle Station: 6:35 p.m.

 
Shuttle Map showing all stops
The Bryce Amphitheater shuttle loop. Visitors can board the shuttle at any stop with proof of park admission, which can be purchased before boarding at the Shuttle Station, Ruby's Inn, and Ruby's Inn Campground.

Bryce Canyon Shuttle Stops

The shuttle begins its route at the Shuttle Station north of the park, but can be boarded at any stop with proof of park admission. At the Shuttle Station you can easily park and pay your entrance fee before boarding. The Shuttle brings visitors to the four most iconic viewpoints of Bryce Canyon National Park (Bryce, Inspiration, Sunset, and Sunrise Points) as well as other areas of interest in the park. Route duration is about 50 minutes, not including stops at facilities and overlooks.

 

Oversize Vehicle Restrictions

Parking Restrictions apply during shuttle hours to vehicles 23 feet (7 m) or longer. These vehicles are restricted from parking in the following areas:

Where to Park?

Vehicles 23 feet (7 m) or longer can be parked at the Additional Parking Lot across from the Visitor Center, the Shuttle Station Parking Lot in Bryce Canyon City, or a Bryce Canyon or Ruby's Inn campsite or hotel.

 
A map of Bryce Canyon National Park showing areas where oversized vehicles can and cannot park
Areas where oversize vehicles are restricted during shuttle hours.
 

Commonly Asked Questions

The park shuttle costs nothing in addition to your park admission.

In no area of the park is riding the shuttle mandatory, however it does provide the most predictable way to enjoy the park's most popular area while also helping reduce congestion and both noise and air pollution.

Do note that if you're driving a vehicle 23 feet (7 m) or longer, you will not be able to park in certain areas during shuttle hours. If visitors elect to drive their personal vehicles into the park, they will be charged a $35 fee at the entrance station (free for pass holders).

Once inside the park, all visitors will have the option of using the shuttle throughout their stay. We ask that visitors who drive into the park leave their car at the Additional Parking Lot across from the Visitor Center when riding the shuttle. Pets are not permitted on the shuttle.

Still interested in driving your own vehicle? You can get parking lot information and see when they are busiest on our Parking Information page.


Camping and lodging fees are separate from park admission fees. Use of the shuttle costs nothing in addition to these.

No, it's not necessary for commercial buses to unload their passengers to ride our shuttle. Commercial buses are allowed at the same viewpoints as shuttle buses, and we appreciate the fact that commercial buses are already doing their part to provide mass transit to park visitors. When appropriate, parking permits are given to buses by entrance station rangers.
 
 
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Last updated: March 15, 2024

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