There are 4 ways to get from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, shuttle, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus Flagstaff
6h 38m$71–147Drive 234.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rimcar 234.2 mi
4h 11m$43–62Fly, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PHX - FLG
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
6h 8m$77–372Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to WilliamsPhoenix to Williams
- Take the train from Williams, AR to Grand Canyontrain Grand Canyon Railway
7h 2m$298–483
Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at Shrine of the Ages Eastbound via Flagstaff Amtrak Station and Maswik Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Tempe and Grand Canyon South Rim is 260 miles. The road distance is 235.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim, including transfers.
Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tempe station.
Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flagstaff Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim.
There are eight+ hotels available in Grand Canyon South Rim.
What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Tempe to Grand Canyon South Rim via Flagstaff Train Station, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, Maswik Lodge, and Shrine of the Ages Eastbound in around 6h 38m.
- 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 Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Williams
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $202
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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