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:

Due to current MEDIUM CDC Community Level on the South Rim (Coconino County) —Face masks are not required this week in either indoor or outdoor locations, or on public transportation, (including park shuttle buses), however physical distancing is encouraged. Updated every Thursday.

Face masks/coverings are not required on shuttle buses — Drop-down for more.

• As community levels may change from week to week, it is a good idea to bring face masks with you for your family or group.
• Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable.
• Sidewalk decals, tape, and signage has been installed at bus stops to promote physical distancing.
• Buses undergo daily cleaning according to CDC and public health guidance.

 

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 Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal, to South Kaibab Trailhead.

 

Winter 2022/2023 — South Rim Shuttle Bus Route Map

 

The two shuttle bus routes in service this winter 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, the Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (market, outdoor ATM, and US Post Office). Hermit Road, far left, is open to private vehicles only during the months of December, January and February.

 

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 DURING WINTER

• Tusayan Park & Ride (Purple) Route CLOSED - SUMMER ONLY