Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus

Hikers waiting at the bus stop in front of the Backcountry Information Center.

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Hikers' Express - Need to Know

Fall Schedule

September 6, through November 30, 2025
Departs Bright Angel Lodge at 6:00 am, 7:00 am, and 8:00 am

 

Boarding the Express bus at the Backcountry Information Center.

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• This is an early morning bus with service from 3 locations in Grand Canyon Village — to South Kaibab Trailhead

• The shuttle is one-way and does not return hikers from South Kaibab Trailhead to the village.

Bus Stops

• Departs Bright Angel Lodge bus stop on the hour

• Second stop: Backcountry Information Center

• Third stop: Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal

• Arrival at South Kaibab Trailhead

 

Boarding the Express bus at Bright Angel Lodge.

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Another Option

Since the road to South Kaibab Trailhead and Yaki Point is closed to private vehicles, access is by park shuttle, on foot, or by bicycle.

• Please park in one of the 4 lots at Grand Canyon Visitor Center and take the Kaibab Rim (Orange) shuttle bus from the Visitor Center to the South Kaibab Trailhead.

• From the Visitor Center to the trailhead is only a 9 minute ride.

Note: the winter Hilkers' Express schedule has not been finalized. Please check back during the month of November.

 

Fall 2025 — South Rim Shuttle Route Map

 

3 shuttle bus routes are in service from September 6, through November 30, 2025. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, right, travels to S. Kaibab Trailhead, scenic views at Yaki Point, and to Yavapai Geology Museum. Village (Blue) Route, center, connects Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (general store and post office). Hermit Road (Red) Route travels a 7-mile scenic road with spectacular overlooks. Tusayan (Purple) Route is not in service.

 

Shuttle Bus Route List

Shuttle Bus Home Page

• Village (Blue) Route In Operation

• Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route In Operation

• Hikers' Express Shuttle In Operation

• Hermit Road (Red) Route In Operation

• Tusayan Park & Ride (Purple) Route - Not in Service - Summer Only