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Village East - Village (Blue) Route

A wooden benches next to a shuttle bus stop. A wooden footbridge in the background.
From this stop, buses head eastbound, returning to campgrounds, Market Plaza and the Visitor Center

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Significance:
Shuttle Bus Stop — Village (Blue) Route

Bus/Shuttle Stop, Wheelchair Accessible

Nearby:

  • Xanterra Public Garage
  • Xanterra General Offices
  • Village Greenway Trail

This open-air stop is on the far east side of the Village Historic District. It is adjacent to the Xanterra's Public Grarage and General Offices. On the other side of the footbridge is the Village Greenway Trail, a paved path for foot and bicycle traffic.

This is the last shuttle stop in the historic village before the Village (Blue) Route bus returns to Shrine of the Ages, the campgrounds, Market Plaza, and Grand Canyon Visitor Center. 

From this shuttle stop, it is possible to walk to the canyon rim, but it is a bit of a challenge. Head west along the sidewalk and then cross over to the north side of the road at the three-way intersection. Across from the Train Depot, you can climb the stairs, or a separate paved wheelchair accessible path, up the hill to the canyon rim near El Tovar Hotel and Hopi House.

If you are finishing a walk along the Canyon Rim Trail, and want to return to Market Plaza or the Visitor Center —and you find yourself by El Tovar Hotel — take the stairs or ramp down the hill, then turn left at the three-way intersection, cross the road, and walk a little further to the Village East bus stop. You will save some time by not having to ride the shuttle around the entire historic village, with its five bus stops. 

Village (Blue) Route - Winter Schedule

December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025
50 minutes round trip (without getting off the bus)

First bus is at 8:00 am, and the last bus is 8:00 pm.

  • Every 20 minutes: 8:00 am to 10:30 am
  • Every 10 minutes: 10:30am to 3:30 pm
  • Every 15 minutes: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Every 20 minutes: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Be at a bus stop no later than 8:00 pm

Route Information

The Village (Blue) Route is a loop route that takes approximately 50 minutes to return to the same location. From the Village East shuttle stop, the bus heads east towards Market Plaza, making stops at the following locations:

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

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: December 1, 2024