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Grand Canyon | Location, directions, and the best ways to reach for your visit

Where is the Grand Canyon located

The Grand Canyon is located in northern Arizona, USA. It stretches for approximately 277 miles in length and is over a mile deep. The canyon is divided into three rims, the North Rim, the South Rim, and the West Rim.

Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim & South Rim)

Address (Headquarters): 20 South Entrance Road, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, United States | Find on Maps

Grand Canyon West (West Rim)

Address: 5001 E Diamond Bar Rd, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, United States | Find on Maps

Getting to the Grand Canyon by public transport

Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim and South Rim)

  • By bus

Greyhound, FlixBus, Flagstaff Amtrak, and Arizona Shuttle are the bus operators that provide transportation to Grand Canyon National Park. The National Park Service shuttles also provide convenient ways of traveling within the Park. Bus schedules and frequency vary by season.
Nearest stations: Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center (South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park) | Find on Maps
Maswik Lodge, Grand Canyon Village (South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park) | Find on Maps

  • By train

The Grand Canyon Railway provides a historic and scenic journey from Williams, AZ, to the South Rim, dropping you off at the Grand Canyon Railway Depot.
Nearest station: Williams Depot, Williams, AZ 86046, United States | Find on Maps

Grand Canyon West (West Rim)

  • By bus

FlixBus offers transportation to the West Rim from Las Vegas, and various tour operators provide round-trip bus tours with additional sightseeing and access to the West Rim as well. The buses stop at the Grand Canyon West entrance.
Nearest station: Grand Canyon West, 5001 E Diamond Bar Rd, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, United States | Find on Maps

Getting to the Grand Canyon by car

Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim and South Rim)

  • From Flagstaff: Take US-180 W, then turn right onto AZ-64 N to reach the South Rim. The drive takes approximately 1.5 hours.
  • From Las Vegas: Take US-93 S to exit at 165, then follow AZ-64 N to the Grand Canyon National Park.

Grand Canyon West (West Rim)

  • From Flagstaff: Start from S San Francisco St., take Historic Rte 66 to I-40BL W, then take exit 51 for Stockton Hill Rd, and turn onto Pierce Ferry Rd and Diamond Bar Rd to reach Grand Canyon West.
  • From Las Vegas: Drive about 130 miles (2.5 hours) via US-93 S, then turn left onto Pierce Ferry Rd, continue onto Diamond Bar Rd, and follow the signs to Grand Canyon West.

Getting to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas

Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim and South Rim)

  • By bus: You can opt for guided bus trips from Las Vegas to the South Rim. These tours include park entrance fees, a meal, guided commentary, and time to explore the South Rim as per your choice.
  • By airplane/helicopter: Airplane and helicopter tours operate from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, along with ground tours, and other experiences such as rafting (based on option selected).
  • By car: It takes approximately 4.5 hours (275 miles) via US-93 S and I-40 E to reach the South Rim.

Grand Canyon West (West Rim)

  • By bus: FlixBus is the only bus service that offers bus transportation to the West Rim. There are multiple private bus tours that start from Las Vegas to the West Rim with round-trip transfers that also include Skywalk access and additional activities.
  • By airplane/helicopter: Helicopter and airplane tours from Las Vegas offer breathtaking aerial views of the Grand Canyon and neighboring sights such as the Hoover Dam. Upgrades include landings at the West Rim for further exploration.
  • By car: Drive about 130 miles (2.5 hours) via US-93 S, then take the Pierce Ferry Rd, and Diamond Bar Rd to reach Grand Canyon West.

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Frequently asked questions about getting to the Grand Canyon

The South Rim is the most popular due to its accessibility, year-round operations, and multiple viewpoints. It has the most visitor facilities, including lodges, restaurants, and shuttle services.

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