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 are required while boarding and on the bus — Drop-down for more.

• Passengers must have their own face mask/covering.
• This is a federal mandate that applies to vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals on all public transit.
• 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:

• 8 am and 9 am in December, January, February
• 7 am, 8 am, 9 am in March and November
• 6 am, 7 am, 8 am in April and October
• 5 am, 6 am, 7 am, in May and September
• 4 am, 5 am, 6 am in June, July, August

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: Winter 2021- 2022

 

This map shows two shuttle bus routes that are in operation during December, January, and February, in the village developed area. The Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, on the right,  transports visitors to the South Kaibab Trailhead and outstanding views at Yaki Point. The Village (Blue) Route, in the center, connects the Visitor Center Plaza with lodges, campgrounds, the Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (market, bank, and post office).

 

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 CLOSED for WINTER
• Tusayan Park & Ride (Purple) Route CLOSED