Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus

about 20 people with packs waiting at a bus stop in front of a rustic building with a gabled roof.
Hikers waiting at the bus stop in front of the Backcountry Information Center.

NPS/M. Quinn

 

Hikers' Express - Need to Know

May 24, through September 5, 2025
Departs Bright Angel Lodge at 4:00 am, 5:00 am, and 6:00 am

 
4 hikers with packs are boarding a white and green bus through the rear door.
Boarding the Express bus at the Backcountry Information Center.

NPS/M. Quinn - May 25, 2024, 6:05 am.

  • 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

 
during sunrise, about a dozen hikers are boarding a white and green bue.
Boarding the Express bus at Bright Angel Lodge.

NPS/M. Quinn - May 25, 2024, 6:00 am.

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 fall Hilkers' Express schedule has not been finalized. Please check back during the month of August.
 

Summer 2025 — South Rim Shuttle Route Map

 
Map showing South Rim Grand Canyon Village and Vicinity showing three shuttle bus routes that are in service during the spring. The 4 routes are indicated by blue, orange purple and red lines.
Four shuttle bus routes are in service from May 24, through September 5, 2025. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, right, travels to S. Kaibab Trailhead, outstanding scenic views at Yaki Point, and 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 serves gateway town.
 

Last updated: May 24, 2025

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