There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, shuttle, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus Flagstaff
6h 13m$70–135Drive 222.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rimcar 222.7 mi
4h$41–59Fly, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PHX - FLG
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
5h 40m$75–370Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon VillagePhoenix
6h$280Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resortbus
- Take the train from Williams, AR to Grand Canyontrain
8h 17m$117–345
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 4h.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which takes 4h 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 Station and Maswik Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Phoenix and Grand Canyon South Rim is 256 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 13m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 4h 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 Station, Maswik Lodge, and Shrine of the Ages Eastbound in around 6h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- 1-800-843-8724
- info-gcr@xanterra.com
- Website
- thetrain.com
Train from Williams, AR to Grand Canyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–243
- Schedules at
- https://www.thetrain.com/the-train/schedule-route/
- Website
- https://www.thetrain.com/
- Pullman Class
- $70
- Coach Class
- $90
- First Class
- $173
- Observation Dome
- $203
- Luxury Parlor
- $243
- 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 Station to Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon 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
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- 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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