Getting There

If you’re not on a private tour, you can drive to the South Rim from Flagstaff (80 miles) or Williams (60 miles), or book a seat on the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams for a day trip or extended stay. Once in the park, the free Park Service Shuttle connects to the viewpoints, hotels, campgrounds, and services in Tusayan. Or you can walk several miles either way along the rim, soak in the majestic views, and ride the shuttle back.

The North Rim is 215 miles from the South Rim with a 4.5-hour rim-to-rim shuttle leaving once a day. Flights to the Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan connect to select cities (check current schedules).

Getting Around

Much of the activity on the South Rim centers around the Village, a full service town with complete tourist facilities, a bank, grocery and outfitter stores, and a free shuttle bus for transportation. In the summer, no private cars are permitted on the road to the western viewpoints and Hermit's Rest. The free Park Service Shuttle connects all viewpoints. A great way to experience the canyon is to walk the viewpoint trail hub near Bright Angel Lodge to Hopi Point (1.2 miles) with great vistas all along the trail, then ride the shuttle on to Hernit's Rest or back to the Village.