Grand Canyon Shuttle Bus Service Has Been SuspendedIn an effort to help keep park visitors and employees safe from the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19), all shuttle bus service on the South Rim is suspended until further notice. (03/18/2020)This includes:
Village (Blue Route)Now In Service 
50 Minutes Round-trip(without getting off the bus) Spring 2020 Bus Schedule:
Village Route - Need to KnowThis route provides transportation between the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, hotels, restaurants, and campgrounds.
Please refer to the loop diagram below, along with the "South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide (1.1 MB PDF file) for more information about this route. 
Map showing the Village Loop (blue) shuttle bus stops Points of Interest(also shown on the map below)
Canyon Views are a Short Walk from these Bus Stops:(stops are shown on the map below)
Grand Canyon Village Map
Possible Itineraries Along the Village Route:
Beautiful Views and Early Park HistoryLeave the car in parking lot A near the Shrine of the Ages and walk west along the Rim Trail taking in spectacular canyon views. In approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km), you will come to historic Grand Canyon Village, where you can visit some of the historic hotels, Hopi House, Verkamp's Visitor Center, Lookout Studio, and Kolb Studio. From there, continue your canyon adventures out along Hermits Rest Route, or if you are short on time, ride the Village Route back to parking lot A. Discover the Canyon's Geologic StoryLeave the car in one of the parking areas at Grand Canyon Visitor Center, follow the canyon rim signs to Mather Point, and walk west along the Rim Trail taking in spectacular canyon views. In approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km), you will come to Yavapai Point Geology Museum, where you can learn about the canyon's geologic history.From here, you can take the Kaibab Rim Route back to the visitor center or continue walking another 1.0 mile (1.6 km) along the Rim Trail to the Shrine of Ages, where you can ride the Village Route back to the visitor center or keep walking along the Rim Trail to Grand Canyon Village (see itinerary above).
History, Canyon Views and Adventure AwaitLeave the car in one of the parking areas at Grand Canyon Visitor Center, follow the shuttle bus signs, and get on the Village Route bus. Ride it to historic Grand Canyon Village and admire the train depot, historic hotels, Hopi House, Verkamp's Visitor Center, Lookout Studio, and Kolb Studio. From there, continue your canyon adventures out along Hermits Rest Route (in service March 1 through November 30) or if you are short on time, ride the Village Route back to the visitor center.
When walking or cycling at the Grand Canyon, make sure to take your time and carry food and water with you. The South Rim of Grand Canyon averages 7,000 feet / 2,134 meters above sea level. Visitors with respiratory or heart problems may experience difficulties. Exercising at this elevation can be strenuous.
2020 Village (Blue) Route - Seasonal Bus SchedulesEvery 30 minutes 6–8 am
Every 15 minutes 8 am–6 pm Every 30 minutes 6–9 pm Last bus: 8:30 pm Every 30 minutes 4:30–6 am
Every 15 minutes 6 am–8:30 pm Every 30 minutes 8:30–10 pm Last bus: 9:30 pm Every 30 minutes 4–6 am
Every 15 minutes 6 am–8:30 pm Every 30 minutes 8:30–11 pm Last bus:10:30 pm Every 30 minutes 5–6 am
Every 15 minutes 6 am–7:30 pm Every 30 minutes 7:30–10 pm Last bus: 9:30 pm Additional Shuttle Bus RoutesShuttle Bus Home Page Kaibab Rim Route (Orange) Hermit Road Route (Red) Tusayan Park & Ride (Purple) |
Last updated: March 18, 2020