There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train StationFlixBus 2047
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Maswik LodgeGroome Transportation
6h 15m$71–137Drive 222.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim222.7 mi
3h 58m$41–59Fly, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)PHX - FLG
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Maswik Lodge
5h 30m$80–380Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon VillagePhoenix
5h 57m$280
Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Grand Canyon South Rim. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and arriving at Shrine of the Ages Eastbound via Flagstaff Amtrak and Maswik Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Phoenix and Grand Canyon South Rim is 255 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim, including transfers.
Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flagstaff Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim.
There are eight+ hotels available in Grand Canyon South Rim.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Grand Canyon South Rim via Flagstaff Train Station, Flagstaff Amtrak, Maswik Lodge, and Shrine of the Ages Eastbound in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Maswik Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Maswik Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Village
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $278
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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