Village (Blue) Route Shuttle Bus

 

Park Visitors about to board the Village (Blue) Route bus at the Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal. This is the view seen walking east from the Visitor Center Plaza. The eastbound and westbound Kaibab (Orange) Route shuttle also stop here.

NPS/M. Quinn 8/1/2021

 

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Village (Blue) Route

Now In Service

This route provides a transportation loop between the Visitor Center Plaza, lodges, restaurants, campgrounds, the Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (market, ATM, and post office).

 

The Village (Blue) Route shuttle at the train depot stop. El Tovar Hotel is in the background.

50 Minutes Round-trip

(without getting off the bus)

Fall Bus Schedule:

(September 10 through November 30, 2023)

• First bus: 5 am
• Every 30 minutes: 5 am to 6:30 am
• Every 15 minutes: 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
• Every 30 minutes: 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm
• Last bus: 9:45 pm
  Visitors dining in the village need to be at a bus stop no later than 9:15 pm

 

Village (Blue) Route - Need to Know

Canyon views are a short walk from some the following bus stops:

• Train Depot - follow the paved footpath up the hill behind the bus stop.
• Bright Angel Lodge - the canyon is just behind the bus stop, beyond the buildings.
• Hermit Road Transfer Station - as you exit the bus, walk to your left to the overlook.

• The Canyon Rim Trail and greenway trails can be accessed via this route – but be aware of ice and snow during winter months (and sometimes during spring) along these trails.

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)

• Grand Canyon Visitor Center

• Market Plaza

• Shrine of the Ages/Park Headquarters

• Train Depot (at the bottom of the hill from El Tovar/Hopi House

• Village Amphitheater

• Verkamp’s Visitor Center

• Bright Angel and Maswik lodges

• Lookout Studio

• Kolb Studio

• Bright Angel Trail

• Backcountry Information Center

• Mather Campground/Trailer Village

 

Fall 2023 — 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

 

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.

 

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