Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus

Hikers waiting at the bus stop in front of the Backcountry Information Center. NPS/M.Quinn

 

COVID-19 Safety Modifications to Shuttle Operations:

Shuttle buses are operating at reduced capacity.

Face masks/coverings may be required on shuttle buses — Drop-down for more.

• Passengers should have their own face mask/covering.
• Hand sanitizer will be available for use.
• Passengers must follow all CDC and public health physical distancing guidelines while in line and on the bus.
• Sidewalk decals, tape, and signage has been installed at bus stops to promote physical distancing.
• Buses will undergo daily cleaning according to CDC and public health guidance.
• Shuttle bus staff will follow specific screening protocols when reporting to work each day.

 

Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus

• 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 the South Kaibab Trailhead to the village.

 

Boarding the Hikers' Express Shuttle in front of the Backcountry Information Center

The Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus

• Departs Bright Angel Lodge bus stop on the hour
• Second stop at Backcountry Information Center
• Third stop at Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal
• Last stop at South Kaibab Trailhead
  

Hikers' Express Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at:

• 4 am, 5 am, 6 am in June, July, August

• 5 am, 6 am, 7 am, in September and May

• 6 am, 7 am, 8 am in October and April

• 7 am, 8 am, 9 am in November and March

• 8 am and 9 am in December, January, February

Another option is to park in one of the 4 lots around the Visitor Center Plaza and ride the Eastbound Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route bus directly from the Shuttle Bus Terminal to South Kaibab Trailhead.

 

South Rim Shuttle Bus Routes: Summer 2022

 

4 shuttle bus routes are shown with colored lines. The Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, far right, transports visitors to the S. Kaibab Trailhead and outstanding views at Yaki Point. The Village (Blue) Route, center, connects the Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (market, outdoor ATM, and US Post Office). Hermit Road (Red) Route, far left, travels a 7 mile scenic road for great views. Tusayan (Purple) Route, from gateway community's Park & Ride.

 

Additional Shuttle Bus Routes

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 In Operation