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

 

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

Village (Blue) Route

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

Fall Schedule

September 6, through November 30, 2025
50 minutes round trip (without getting off the bus)

First bus at 7:00 am —Service ends at 9:00 pm.
► Be at a bus stop no later than 8:45 pm.

• Every 15 minutes: 7:00 am – 10:30 am
• Every 10 minutes: 10:30 am – 8:00 pm
• Every 15 minutes: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Village (Blue) Route - Need to Know

Canyon views are a short walk from 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 – however, 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

 

What to See - Points of Interest

(also shown on the maps above, and below)

• Grand Canyon Visitor Center

• Market Plaza

• Shrine of the Ages and Park Headquarters

• Train Depot (This is the stop for El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House and Verkamp’s Visitor Center)

• Bright Angel Lodge
  
  Maswik Lodge

• Lookout Studio

• Kolb Studio

• Bright Angel Trail

• Backcountry Information Center

• Mather Campground and Trailer Village

 

Fall 2025 — Shuttle Bus Route Map

 

3 shuttle bus routes are in service from September 6, through November 30, 2025. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, right, travels to S. Kaibab Trailhead, scenic views at Yaki Point, and to Yavapai Geology Museum. Village (Blue) Route, center, connects Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (general store and post office). Hermit Road (Red) Route travels a 7-mile scenic road with spectacular overlooks. Tusayan (Purple) Route is not in service.

 

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.

 

Shuttle Bus Route List

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 Not in Service - Summer Only