Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus

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

 

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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 at 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, 7 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 Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal, to South Kaibab Trailhead.

 

Fall 2023 — South Rim Shuttle Bus Route Map

 

Three shuttle bus routes operate from September 10 through November 30, 2023. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, right, transports visitors to S. Kaibab Trailhead and outstanding views at Yaki Point. Village (Blue) Route, center, connects Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (market, outdoor ATM, post office). Hermit Road (Red) Route, upper left, travels a 7-mile scenic road for great views. Tusayan (Purple) Route will resume service duing summer 2024

 

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 - CLOSED - SUMMER ONLY