Place

Market Plaza Eastbound - Village (Blue) Route

from under the roof of an open air bus shelter, several people are about to board a white and green
Visitors boarding the Village Route shuttle at the Market Plaza Eastbound stop by Yavapai Lodge.

NPS/M. Quinn

Quick Facts
Location:
South Rim - Marker Plaza
Significance:
Shuttle Bus Stop — Village (Blue) Route

Benches/Seating, Bus/Shuttle Stop, Electric Car Charging Station, Wheelchair Accessible

Nearby:

  • Yavapai Lodge
  • Parking Lot B
  • EV Charging Stations (two J1772) 
  • Market Plaza
  • From this stop, shuttles travel directly to the Visitor Center

This shuttle stop places you within Market Plaza, on the north side of Parking Lot B, right next to Yavapai Lodge (lodging, gifts, souvenirs, dining).

Parking Lot B (with 239 spaces) is a centrally located place to leave your vehicle and access the shuttle bus system to tour the South Rim. There are RV spaces in Lot B. 

Near this bus stop, also on the edge of Lot B are two J1772 EV charging stations that are open to the public and free of charge. 

Also located here, on the west side of Lot B is Canyon Village Market & General Store (deli, groceries, souvenirs, camping and hiking gear), and the U.S. Post Office.

From this bus stop, shuttles continue eastbound to Grand Canyon Visitor Center. If you would rather go to the Village Historic District, the westbound Market Plaza shuttle stop is on the north side of Yavapai Lodge, across from their outdoor tavern. 

Village (Blue) Route - Spring Schedule

March 1, through May 24, 2024
50 minutes round trip (without getting off the bus)

First bus is at 7 am, and the last bus is 9 pm

  • 7:00 am to 10:30 am (every 15 minutes)
  • 10:30 am to 7:30 pm (every 10 minutes)
  • 7:30 PM to 9:00 pm (every 20 minutes)
  • Visitors dining in Grand Canyon Village need to be at a bus stop no later than 8:30 pm

Route Information

The Village (Blue) Route is a loop route that will take approximately 50 minutes to return to the same location. From the Market Plaza (Eastbound) shuttle stop, the bus heads towards Grand Canyon Visitor Center, making stops at the following locations:

  • Grand Canyon Visitor Center
  • Market Plaza (Westbound)
  • Shrine of the Ages (Westbound)
  • Train Depot
  • Bright Angel Lodge
  • Hermit's Rest Route Transfer
  • Maswik Lodge
  • Backcountry Information Center
  • Center Road
  • Village East
  • Shrine of the Ages (Eastbound)
  • Mather Campground
  • Trailer Village
  • Market Plaza (Eastbound)

Shuttle Bus Rules

 
  • No eating or open drink containers.

  • No pets allowed on shuttle buses. Service dogs are permitted (as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act).

  • Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps and space to carry passengers in wheelchairs. Please note that wheelchairs larger than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 cm x 122 cm) cannot be accommodated on shuttle buses, and most motorized scooters will not fit.

  • Collapse strollers before entering the shuttle bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.

  • Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three bicycles, but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's bicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unload their bicycles from the front-facing rack.

  • Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.

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Last updated: March 26, 2024