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Grand Canyon National ParkFree Park Shuttle Buses at Canyon View Plaza
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Grand Canyon National Park
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South Rim jump to North Rim

RIDE THE PARK'S FREE SHUTTLE BUSES AND SAVE FUEL !
Grand Canyon National Park's free shuttle buses operate in and around the South Rim. Village. There are also shuttle buses that connect Grand Canyon Village to the gateway community of Tusayan (June 2 - September 28) and to Desert View (July 7 - September 5)
No tickets are required, and bus stops are clearly marked throughout the park by signs.

Download the 
Fall 2008 South Rim Village Shuttle Route Map (466kb PDF File)
Shows Shuttle Bus Routes, Parking and Points of Interest.


Taxi Service
Xanterra South Rim operates a taxi service between Grand Canyon Airport, the hotels and businesses in Tusayan, AZ (7 miles / 11 km south) and Grand Canyon Village. 928-638-2822



Bus Service
Between Phoenix and Flagstaff, and between Flagstaff and Williams and Grand Canyon Village is offered by Flagstaff Express Shuttle Services (928-225-2290 or 800-563-1980)

Bus Service
Between Phoenix and Flagstaff, and between Flagstaff and Williams and Grand Canyon Village is offered by Open Road Tours 928-226-8060 or 877-226-8060. Reservations are required.

Bus Service
Greyhound Bus Lines
(800) 231-2222 - offers service from Flagstaff and Williams to points nationwide. 928-774-4573 (Flagstaff Greyhound office)

The Trans-Canyon Shuttle runs between the north and south rims of the park once each day, in each direction, and the travel time is about 4 1/2 hours each way. This is the only means of public transportation between the rims aside from hiking or driving yourself.

  • The shuttle leaves the north rim at 7:00 a.m. and arrives at the south rim at 12:00 p.m.
  • The shuttle leaves the south rim at 1:30 p.m. and arrives back at the north rim at 6:30 p.m.

The fare is $80 per person one way, $150 round trip.
The fare is $65 per person one way to Marble Canyon, AZ

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 928-638-2820. Scheduled service is available between May 15th and October 15. http://www.trans-canyonshuttle.com


 

North Rim

Hiker Shuttle
A shuttle from the Grand Canyon Lodge to the North Kaibab trailhead is available twice daily in the morning. Cost is $8 for first person and $5 for each additional person. Purchase tickets at Grand Canyon Lodge front desk. The passenger pick-up is in front of the lodge. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance.

The Trans-Canyon Shuttle runs between the north and south rims of the park once each day, in each direction, and the travel time is about 4 1/2 hours each way. This is the only means of public transportation between the rims aside from hiking or driving yourself.

  • The shuttle leaves the north rim at 7:00 a.m. and arrives at the south rim at 12:00 p.m.
  • The shuttle leaves the south rim at 1:30 p.m. and arrives back at the north rim at 6:30 p.m.

The fare is $80 per person one way, $150 round trip.
The fare is $65 per person one way to Marble Canyon, AZ

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 928-638-2820. Scheduled service is available between May 15th and October 15. http://www.trans-canyonshuttle.com

2008 Grand Canyon Trip Planner
2008 Grand Canyon Trip Planner
A handy source of information / maps (1.69MB PDF File)
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2008 South Rim Fall Guide (cover)
2008 South Rim - Fall Guide Download
Sept. 2 - Nov. 30, 2008 (1.71MB PDF File)
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North Rim Guide Newspaper
The 2008 Season North Rim Guide
Information & Maps (1.8MB PDF File)
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link to park maps
Park Maps
Chart Your Course
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KOLB STUDIO GRAND CANYON N.P.  

Did You Know?
Kolb Studio was once the home and business of the Kolb brothers, pioneering photographers at Grand Canyon. Today you can visit free art exhibits in the auditorium and shop in the bookstore. The studio is located in the Village Historic District, at the Bright Angel Trailhead. Open daily.
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Last Updated: September 01, 2008 at 17:18 EST