Grand Canyon National Park Bus Shuttle System

Grand Canyon National Park has a free shuttle bus system that operates four routes along the South Rim in order to reduce traffic and automobile emissions. Each route is connected but they do not overlap. You will easily spot the shuttle buses that are white with a green stripe as well as the bus stops that are all clearly marked. Persons with disabilities can reserve an accessible shuttle service with 24 hours notice. Buses have bike racks and do not permit pets. No ticket or payment is required to use this service.

Village Route (Blue Line)

Stops include the Canyon View Information Plaza, Yavapai Point, hotels, restaurants, gift shops, campgrounds, parking lots, and other facilities in the Village area. The following schedule is for 2010:

• June, July, and August buses run every:
  30 minutes, from 4:15am to 6:30am and 9:00pm to 11:00pm 
  15 minutes, from 6:30am to 9:00pm
• September buses run every:
  30 minutes, from 5:15am to 6:30am and 7:30pm to 10:00pm
  15 minutes, from 6:30am to 7:30pm

Kaibab Trail Route (Green Line)

Bus stops include the Canyon View Information Plaza, South Kaibab Trailhead, Yaki Point, and Pipe Creek Vista. This is a scenic route which takes 30 minutes for the round trip, without exiting the bus. The Kaibab Trail Route also offers an early morning Hiker’s Express route providing express service between the Bright Angel Lodge, the Backcountry Information Center, the Canyon View Information Plaza, and the South Kaibab Trailhead. The following schedule is for 2010:

• June, July, and August buses run every:
  30 minutes, from 4:15am to 6:30am
  15 minutes, from 6:30am to one hour after sunset
• September buses run every:
  30 minutes, from 5:15am to 6:30am
  15 minutes, from 7:30am to one hour after sunset

Hermit Rest Route (Red Line)

The Hermit Rest Route is the most scenic shuttle route, providing access to nine different incredible viewpoints of the canyon. This line is especially busy during sunset so it is recommended to line up early. Bus stops include the Village Route Transfer Station, Hermits Rest, and stops at nine canyon overlooks. Note that private vehicles are NOT allowed access between March 1st and November 30th. The following schedule is for 2010:

• June, July, and August buses run every:
  30 minutes, from 4:15am to 7:30am and from Sunset to one hour after sunset
  15 minutes, from 7:30am to sunset
• September buses run every:
  30 minutes, from 5:15am to 7:30am and from Sunset to one hour after sunset
  15 minutes, from 7:30am to sunset

Tusayan Route (Purple Line)

The Tusayan Route provides service between the town of Tusayan and the South Rim village of the National Park between mid-May and mid-September. The route is 20 minutes one-way and there are no stops. This route operates every 15 minutes between 8am and 9:30pm. Note that you must display a valid park pass to ride this route.

As we do our best to keep information about the shuttle system within Grand Canyon National Park as up to date as possible, please note that times and routes may change. Please contact the park directly at (928) 638-7888.