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Grand Canyon Village Shuttle Bus Routes, Points of Interest, and Parking
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Powell Point Hermits Rest Hermit Trailhead
Rim Trail closed west of Hopi Point.
0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Hermits Rest Transfer Village Route Transfer Bright Angel Trailhead Kolb Studio Lookout Studio Bright Angel Lodge
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Hopi Point
Rim Trail closed west of Trailview Overlook beginning July 7.
Maricopa Point
0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Trailview Overlook
Hermits Rest Route
Shuttle buses only. Closed to private vehicles. Buses go no further than Hopi Point until July 6.
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Thunderbird Lodge Kachina Lodge El Tovar Hotel Hopi House Verkamps
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Yavapai Observation Station
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Yaki Point South Kaibab Trailhead Pipe Creek Vista
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Community Building
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Maswik Lodge
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Center Road
Train Depot
Village East
Community Library Garage
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Shrine of the Ages
Zuni Way Bank, post office, General Store, and restrooms Grand Canyon Clinic
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Mather Point
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Highway 64 to the East Entrance and Cameron
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RV Parking Available (no overnight parking)
Open to private vehicles and shuttle bus service. Shrine of the Ages Westbound Yavapai Observation Station
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Backcountry Information Center
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South Rim Elevation: approximately 7000 ft. / 2100 m
Albright Training Center
Yavapai Lodge
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Kaibab Trail Route
Shuttle bus service only on Yaki Point Road
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Market Plaza Road Clinic Road
Mather Trailer Village Campground
Laundry, Showers, Dump Station
Canyon View Information Plaza
Visitor Center, outdoor displays, restrooms, and bookstore
Desert View Route
Begins service July 7 (see page 20)
Village Route
Trailview Overlook Bright Angel Lodge Hermits Rest Transfer Maswik Lodge Train Depot
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Tusayan Route
Begins service June 2 (see page 20)
Powell Point Hopi Point
Maricopa Point Westbound
Market Plaza Westbound
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Pipe Creek Vista Westbound
Highway 64 to the South Entrance and Tusayan
Hermits Rest Route
Direction and sequence of stops Eastbound
Village Route Transfer
Village Route
Direction and sequence of stops Eastbound Mather Campground
Canyon View Information Plaza Market Plaza Eastbound
Canyon View Information Plaza
Kaibab Trail Route
Direction and sequence of stops Eastbound South Kaibab Trailhead
Yaki Point
Backcountry Information Center
Center Road
Village East
Shrine of the Ages
Trailer Village
Free Shuttle Buses
Free shuttle buses operate on five routes at Grand Canyon National Park: Hermits Rest Route (indicated in red on the map above), Village Route (blue), and Kaibab Trail Route (green). New this summer are the Tusayan Route beginning June 2 and Desert View Route beginning July 7. No tickets are required, and bus stops are clearly marked throughout the park by signs with the above symbol. Buses may be white, white with a green stripe, or brown and tan. The route is indicated by a colored square near each door. Many buses also display the route name on the front of the bus. Pets are not permitted on buses.
Hermits Rest Route
Buses provide transportation between the Village Route Transfer and Hopi Point (3 miles) with stops at four canyon overlooks. Buses do not stop on return. Hermit Road is rough. Visitors with back or hip problems may find it more comfortable to ride in the front bus rather than the trailer.
Village Route
Buses provide transportation between Canyon View Information Plaza, Yavapai Point, hotels, restaurrants, campgrounds, parking lots, and other facilities in the Village area. This is not a scenic route, but rim views are available a short walk from many stops.
Kaibab Trail Route
Buses provide transportation between Canyon View Information Plaza, South Kaibab Trailhead, Yaki Point, and Pipe Creek Vista. This is the shortest scenic route and the only access to Yaki Point.
Rules of the Road
Motorist Warning
Pedestrians have the right of way. Vehicles must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. It is the Law.
Parking
Parking is available in lots throughout Grand Canyon Village. Please avoid parking along the roadside except where signs or lines on the road indicate that it is permissible. Location of the lots is indicated on the map above.
Accessibility
An accessibility permit, allowing access to some areas closed to public traffic, is available at entrance gates, the Visitor Center at Canyon View Information Plaza, Yavapai Observation Station, Kolb Studio, Park Headquarters, El Tovar Concierge Desk, and the Bright Angel Lodge, Yavapai Lodge and Maswik Lodge transportation desks. Accessible shuttle buses are available in response to requests made the day prior. Call (928) 638-0591. Visitors with accessibility considerations and their party members may use the shuttle that operates approximately every 15 minutes between Mather Point and Canyon View Information Plaza from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shuttle service may be suspended during inclement weather.
Legend
Shuttle Bus Routes (Indicated in red, blue, or green) Shuttle Bus Stops (Indicated in red, blue, or green) Major Park Roads (All vehicles) Secondary Roads (All vehicles) Shuttle Buses Only Parking Picnic Tables Paved Trails Unpaved Trails Distance between points on Rim Trail This map is not to scale. Check distances carefully.
30 Minutes Round Trip
(riding time; get on or off at any stop)
Pedestrian Warning
Avoid walking on narrow park roads. Use trails that parallel most park roads. Always face traffic.
30 Minutes Round Trip
(riding time; get on or off at any stop)
60 Minutes Round Trip
(riding time; get on or off at any stop)
Lot A: Near Park Headquarters (administrative
offices) and Shrine of the Ages. Large lot that frequently has available spots.
May buses run: Every 30 minutes from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Every 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to sunset. Every 30 minutes from sunset to one hour after sunset.
Note: Sunrise and sunset times are listed on page 6.
JuneJuly 6 buses run: Every 30 minutes from 4:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Every 15 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to sunset. Every 30 minutes from sunset to one hour after
sunset.
Service on this route stops July 7.
May buses run: Every 30 minutes from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every 30 minutes from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. June, July, and August buses run: Every 30 minutes from 4:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Every 30 minutes from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. September buses run: Every 30 minutes from 5:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every 30 minutes from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
May buses run: Every 30 minutes from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to one hour after
sunset.
Bicyclist Warning
Bicycles are permitted on all paved and unpaved park roads and the new Greenway Trail. They are prohibited on all other trails, including the Rim Trail. Bicyclists must obey all traffic regulations. Always ride single file with the flow of the traffic. See and be seen; wear bright colors and a helmet. On the narrow Hermit Road bicyclists should pull to the right shoulder of the road and dismount when large vehicles are attempting to pass. Never hang onto a shuttle bus while riding.
Lot B: Near the businesses in Market Plaza. This is the largest lot, but tends to fill early. Lot C: This small lot near the intersection of Center
and Village Loop Roads may have spaces when others do not.
June, July, and August buses run: Every 30 minutes from 4:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to one hour after
sunset.
Hikers Express
An early morning shuttle picks up hikers daily at the Bright Angel Lodge shuttle stop and the Backcountry Information Center and travels directly to the South Kaibab Trailhead. May and September: 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 a.m. June, July, and August: 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 a.m.
Lot D: Unpaved lot along the railroad tracks in the
middle of the Grand Canyon Village historic district.
Lot E: Near the Backcountry Information Center. The southern portion of this lot has large, pull-through spaces for RVs and vehicles with trailers. Easily accessible shuttle bus stops are located in or near all parking areas.
