Getting Around Grand Canyon
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Tra
Ov
Village Route Transfer
Shuttle Bus FAQ
Are the shuttle buses free?
Yes, park entrance fees include shuttle
bus transportation.
How do the shuttle buses work?
Running like a city bus system,
three shuttle bus routes stop at
shops, visitor centers, and popular
viewpoints around the South Rim.
Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy
the ride.
What are the shuttle bus rules?
1. No eating or open drink containers.
2. No pets, except service animals.
3. Collapse strollers prior to entering
the bus. No oversized or jogging
strollers. Remove baby-back carriers
when seated.
4. Shuttle buses can accommodate
two or three adult bicycles, but not
tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's
bicycles. Riders must load and unload
their bicycles.
5. Shuttle buses only stop at
designated bus stops.
How can I tell the difference between
shuttle bus routes?
All National Park Service shuttle buses
are white and green, but the front of the
bus will say the route color and name.
Maswik
Lodge
LEGEND
Will my wheelchair fit on the bus?
Buses are equipped with ramps to
accommodate passengers in wheelchairs
smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches
long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized
scooters will not fit on buses.
Drivable park roads
Village Route and bus stop
Kaibab/Rim Route and bus stop
Information
Hermits Rest Route and bus stop
Parking
Arrows indicate direction of travel
Shuttle bus gate
Picnic area
Paved Rim Trail
Unpaved Rim Trail
Paved Greenway Trail
Drinking water
First aid
See Grand
Canyon
y Village
g
map below, left.
Restrooms
Telephone
Theater
Trailhead
The Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit
allows visitors with mobility issues entry
to some areas closed to public traffic.
The permit is available at entrance gates,
visitor centers, and hotel lobbies.
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Ride the Free Shuttle Buses
Explore in Your Car
Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer a hassle-free
transportation option.
You can drive anywhere there is a
solid black line on the maps in this
Guide. You cannot drive the Hermit
Road or Yaki Point Road; a free shuttle
bus provides access. If you would like
to explore by vehicle, consider driving
to Desert View (see page 8). Use extra
caution during inclement weather; park
roads may temporarily close during
spring snow storms.
Hermits Rest Route—
red on map above
Vill age Route—
Blue on map above
K aibab/Rim Route—
Or ange on map above
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
80 minutes round-trip
Nine overlooks
Restrooms at Hopi Point
Water, snack bar, restrooms, and gift
shop at Hermits Rest
Buses run every:
• 30 minutes 4:30–7 am
• 15 minutes 7 am to sunset
• 30 minutes sunset to an hour after
sunset
Hiker’s Express
not shown on map above
Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus
begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops
at Backcountry Information Center,
Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and
South Kaibab Trailhead.
Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at:
March—7, 8, and 9 am
April—6, 7, and 8 am
May—5, 6, and 7 am
4 Grand Canyon National Park • South Rim
•
•
50-minutes round-trip
Scenic canyon views are a short
walk from some stops
Grand Canyon Visitor Center,
hotels, restaurants, campgrounds
Buses run every:
• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am
• 15 minutes 6:30 am–7:30 pm
• 30 minutes 7:30–10 pm; visitors
should be at a bus stop no later
than 9:30 pm.
•
•
50-minutes round-trip
Five viewpoints
Grand Canyon Visitor Center and
Yavapai Geology Museum.
Access to South Kaibab Trailhead
Buses run every:
• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am
• 15 minutes 6:30 am to one hour
after sunset
Do not park along the roadside, except
where signs or lines on the road indicate
it is permissible. Use pull-outs and
overlooks to take pictures and view
wildlife.
Parking
All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village
are located near free shuttle bus stops.
Parking lots 1–4 are at Grand Canyon
Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV,
and trailer parking. Parking lots A (Park
Headquarters) and B (Market Plaza) are
large. Parking lot C (near Center Road
in Grand Canyon Village) is small; lot
D (Backcountry Information Center)
offers auto parking in the north end and
RV and trailer parking in the south end.
R
Getting Around Grand Canyon
Hopi
Point
0.3
Mohave
Point
Pima Point
.3
i (1
8m
0.
)
8km
)
Powell Point
)
0.5mi
(0.8km
M
)
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2.
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7m
1.
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m
8k
)
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1m
.
1
.5k
m)
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H er
km
mi
(0
oa
d
Hermits Rest
Hermit
Trailhead
0.9mi
(1.4km
0.7mi (1.1km)
Monument
Creek Vista
The Abyss
)
H e r mit Road
Tra
Ov
Village Route Transfer
Shuttle Bus FAQ
Are the shuttle buses free?
Yes, park entrance fees include shuttle
bus transportation.
How do the shuttle buses work?
Running like a city bus system,
three shuttle bus routes stop at
shops, visitor centers, and popular
viewpoints around the South Rim.
Just wait at any bus stop and enjoy
the ride.
What are the shuttle bus rules?
1. No eating or open drink containers.
2. No pets, except service animals.
3. Collapse strollers prior to entering
the bus. No oversized or jogging
strollers. Remove baby-back carriers
when seated.
4. Shuttle buses can accommodate
two or three adult bicycles, but not
tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's
bicycles. Riders must load and unload
their bicycles.
5. Shuttle buses only stop at
designated bus stops.
How can I tell the difference between
shuttle bus routes?
All National Park Service shuttle buses
are white and green, but the front of the
bus will say the route color and name.
Maswik
Lodge
LEGEND
Will my wheelchair fit on the bus?
Buses are equipped with ramps to
accommodate passengers in wheelchairs
smaller than 30 inches wide by 48 inches
long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized
scooters will not fit on buses.
Drivable park roads
Village Route and bus stop
Kaibab/Rim Route and bus stop
Information
Hermits Rest Route and bus stop
Parking
Arrows indicate direction of travel
Shuttle bus gate
Picnic area
Paved Rim Trail
Unpaved Rim Trail
Paved Greenway Trail
Drinking water
First aid
See Grand
Canyon
y Village
g
map below, left.
Restrooms
Telephone
Theater
Trailhead
The Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit
allows visitors with mobility issues entry
to some areas closed to public traffic.
The permit is available at entrance gates,
visitor centers, and hotel lobbies.
P im
Hermits
Rest
a
nt
Po i
lo o
e nt
i nt
i nt
ver
t
o
m
o
n
O
a
t
P
s
u
P
i
t
s
n
n
s
e
y
Po
pa
oi
ew
M o ek V i
Ab
hav
e ll
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ri co
pi P
Mo
T he
Tra
Ho
Ma
Cr e
Pow
westbound
eastbound
P
P
im a
o in
t
M
P
ve
o ha
o in
t
e ll
Pow
Po i
k
Village Route
Transfer
nt
Ride the Free Shuttle Buses
Explore in Your Car
Reducing air pollution and taking nearly a half-million vehicles off park roads each year, shuttle buses offer a hassle-free
transportation option.
You can drive anywhere there is a
solid black line on the maps in this
Guide. You cannot drive the Hermit
Road or Yaki Point Road; a free shuttle
bus provides access. If you would like
to explore by vehicle, consider driving
to Desert View (see page 8). Use extra
caution during inclement weather; park
roads may temporarily close during
spring snow storms.
Hermits Rest Route—
red on map above
Vill age Route—
Blue on map above
K aibab/Rim Route—
Or ange on map above
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
80 minutes round-trip
Nine overlooks
Restrooms at Hopi Point
Water, snack bar, restrooms, and gift
shop at Hermits Rest
Buses run every:
• 30 minutes 4:30–7 am
• 15 minutes 7 am to sunset
• 30 minutes sunset to an hour after
sunset
Hiker’s Express
not shown on map above
Service to South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus
begins at Bright Angel Lodge, then stops
at Backcountry Information Center,
Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and
South Kaibab Trailhead.
Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at:
March—7, 8, and 9 am
April—6, 7, and 8 am
May—5, 6, and 7 am
4 Grand Canyon National Park • South Rim
•
•
50-minutes round-trip
Scenic canyon views are a short
walk from some stops
Grand Canyon Visitor Center,
hotels, restaurants, campgrounds
Buses run every:
• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am
• 15 minutes 6:30 am–7:30 pm
• 30 minutes 7:30–10 pm; visitors
should be at a bus stop no later
than 9:30 pm.
•
•
50-minutes round-trip
Five viewpoints
Grand Canyon Visitor Center and
Yavapai Geology Museum.
Access to South Kaibab Trailhead
Buses run every:
• 30 minutes 4:30–6:30 am
• 15 minutes 6:30 am to one hour
after sunset
Do not park along the roadside, except
where signs or lines on the road indicate
it is permissible. Use pull-outs and
overlooks to take pictures and view
wildlife.
Parking
All parking lots in Grand Canyon Village
are located near free shuttle bus stops.
Parking lots 1–4 are at Grand Canyon
Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto, RV,
and trailer parking. Parking lots A (Park
Headquarters) and B (Market Plaza) are
large. Parking lot C (near Center Road
in Grand Canyon Village) is small; lot
D (Backcountry Information Center)
offers auto parking in the north end and
RV and trailer parking in the south end.
R
Mather Point
North
0
Mather
Amphitheater
7120 ft
2170 m
0.5 Kilometer
0.5 Mile
0
1 RV Parking
Maricopa Point
Commercial
Vehicle
Parking Only
Yavapai Point and
Geology Museum
)
1km
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f
km)
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A
Shrine of
the Ages
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Chase Bank
one way
one way
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Library
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t
Po
her
Yavapai
Geology
Museum
Market Plaza
Bright Angel
Lodge
Bright Kolb
Lookout
Angel Studio Studio
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oute Transfer
Yaki Point
Market Plaza
Eastbound
B
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Café at Mather Point
tP
Ce
ht A
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(1
mi
0.8
Grand Canyon
Association
Park Store at
the Visitor
Center Plaza
ar
Greenway Trail
6.6mi (10.6km) from
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Center to IMAX
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Parking under construction through
mid-spring. Plan to park at Grand
Canyon Visitor Center and ride the free
Village Route shuttle bus or park at the
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Services
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Sage Loop
Campfire
Circle
Ro
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North
Backcountry Information Center
0
1000 Feet
300 Meters
RV Parking
To Clinic
To Park Exit
North
0
1000 Feet
300 Meters
To Park Exit
Page 6 lists the specific locations and hours of operation for lodges, restaurants, shops, and services shown on the maps above.
Bright Angel Trailhead Note: Due to parking lot construction, water is not available in this location through mid-spring. Fill your water bottles at Verkamp's Visitor Center, Backcountry Information
Center, Maswik Lodge or Bright Angel Lodge. The trailhead is open; look for detour signs to access the trail.
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Mather Point
North
0
Mather
Amphitheater
7120 ft
2170 m
0.5 Kilometer
0.5 Mile
0
1 RV Parking
Maricopa Point
Commercial
Vehicle
Parking Only
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Geology Museum
)
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Plaza map
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Trailer
Village
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So
tra
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)
Pipe
Creek
Vista
Dri
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(1.
mi
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)
km
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Shuttle buses only.
D
25 ese
m rt
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40 ew
km
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nt
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Visitor Center
Grand Canyon Village
Train Depot
Kachina
Lodge
Thunderbird
Lodge
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Visitor
Center
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ta
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d
e
n
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re
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K
h
t
he
Sou Trail
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Visitor Center
McKee
Amphitheater
Park
Headquarters
To Grand Canyon Village
Market Plaza
Westbound
A
Shrine of
the Ages
Yavapai Lodge
Market Plaza
Eastbound
To Market Plaza
Chase Bank
one way
one way
Post Office
Canyon Village Market
Village
East
Center
Road
C
Train
Depot
Community
Library
Ce
nt
D
Garage
y
Mule
Barn
B
er
Trailer
Village
Zuni Wa
Village
Route
Transfer
Yaki
Point
eastbound
Hopi
House
El Tovar
Hotel
t
Po
her
Yavapai
Geology
Museum
Market Plaza
Bright Angel
Lodge
Bright Kolb
Lookout
Angel Studio Studio
Trailhead
Kennel
iew
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64
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Trailhead
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Market Plaza
Eastbound
B
Bright Angel Bicycles
Café at Mather Point
tP
Ce
ht A
L
(1
mi
0.8
Grand Canyon
Association
Park Store at
the Visitor
Center Plaza
ar
Greenway Trail
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Center to IMAX
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Grand
Canyon
Visitor
Center
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H
Parking under construction through
mid-spring. Plan to park at Grand
Canyon Visitor Center and ride the free
Village Route shuttle bus or park at the
**
Backcountry Information Center and
*
** * *
*
walk to the trailhead.
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Camper
Services
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Campground
Sage Loop
Campfire
Circle
Ro
ad
North
Backcountry Information Center
0
1000 Feet
300 Meters
RV Parking
To Clinic
To Park Exit
North
0
1000 Feet
300 Meters
To Park Exit
Page 6 lists the specific locations and hours of operation for lodges, restaurants, shops, and services shown on the maps above.
Bright Angel Trailhead Note: Due to parking lot construction, water is not available in this location through mid-spring. Fill your water bottles at Verkamp's Visitor Center, Backcountry Information
Center, Maswik Lodge or Bright Angel Lodge. The trailhead is open; look for detour signs to access the trail.
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