![]() This routing is cost-effective (almost half price versus the shuttle), and has the added bonus of not going all the way out to the airport. Miss that, and you'll be staying overnight in Flagstaff. Also, it's critical to note that the last Groome Shuttle leaves at 3:25pm. If you don't mind the walk and have luggage with wheels, you'll be fine. The trick is that you need to get yourself from the bus station to either the Amtrak station (one mile) or the Groom Transport office (1.5 miles). The buses arrive in Flagstaff 2.5 to 3 hours later, depending on the departure location. Greyhound buses leave from Glendale, the Phoenix bus station, and the Tempe University area. You just need to do a bit of coordination of schedules. ![]() If you are staying in Phoenix and on a tight budget, it's possible to take the bus to the Grand Canyon. From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon by Greyhound Bus and Shuttle Start of the Bright Angel Trail | Photo Copyright: Lana Law Grand Canyon National Park admission is included, but lunch is at your own expense.Ĥ. This trip follows the itinerary above but includes a 45-minute helicopter flight prior to arriving at the park.īoth tour options include hotel pickup and drop-off in the Phoenix metro area. En route to the Grand Canyon, a stop at Williams allows for a bit of shopping and an opportunity to see the original Route 66.Īlways wanted to see the Grand Canyon from a helicopter? Consider taking the Small Group Grand Canyon Helicopter and Ground Trip from Phoenix. With the 13-hour Small-Group or Private Deluxe Grand Canyon Day Trip from Phoenix, you'll see all the famous sights of the Grand Canyon including the South Rim, Mather Point, Bright Angel Trail, and the Yavapai Geology Museum, along with many others. A tour takes all the planning out of the equation all you need to do is show up at the appointed time and let the tour company take care of all the details. From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon by Tour Visitors on Mather Point at the Grand Canyon | Photo Copyright: Lana LawĪ great way to enjoy a spare day in Phoenix is to take a day trip tour to the Grand Canyon. It also saves significant backtracking if you want to explore the East Rim area.Ģ. This route is only roughly 30 miles longer but is incredibly scenic. From Grand Canyon Village, take Highway 64 East (Desert View Drive) to Highway 89, which will lead you back to Flagstaff. If you have the time and inclination to explore further afield, an excellent loop route that takes in the East Rim, the Desert View Watchtower, the Little Colorado River Gorge, the historic Cameron Trading Post, the Wupatki Pueblos, and the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is suggested. To further explore areas, jump on any one of the three free shuttle buses that operate from March 1st through until November 30th. Once at the canyon, you can park your car and walk to all the major viewpoints. Flagstaff, which you'll pass through on all routes, is also well worth a stop for its historic downtown area and Route 66 notoriety. Check out the red rocks, soak up a bit of "Zen-ness," and then travel up along Highway 89A through scenic Oak Creek Canyon, one of America's top scenic byways, to Flagstaff and on to the Grand Canyon. ![]() A wonderful way to break up your trip to the Grand Canyon is to plan a stop in Sedona. This is a more difficult drive, particularly between Sedona and Flagstaff, but it's also incredibly scenic. If you do choose to take the I40, be sure to stop in and check out the town of Williams, home to the Grand Canyon Railway.Īlternatively, you can drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff via Sedona. Although Google Maps will want to route you along Interstate 40 to Highway 64, the route along Highway 180 is significantly more scenic and only five minutes longer. The route most people take is up Interstate 17 to Flagstaff and across scenic Highway 180 to Highway 64. The ride is relatively scenic, as you pass through several vegetation zones ranging from cactus through to towering ponderosa pine forests and eventually a high desert area of scrub brush and Pinyon pines near the rim. Several impressive lookouts along the way may have you pulling over to snap a few photos. The route is along well-maintained and well-signposted roads, and although the recommended time for the trip is 3.5 hours, budget for longer. From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon by Car View from the top of the Desert View Watchtower | Photo Copyright: Lana Lawĭriving to the Grand Canyon either in your own vehicle or a rental car provides the highest level of flexibility. ![]()
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