There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train StationFlixBus 2047
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Maswik LodgeGroome Transportation
8h 33m$81–157Drive 339 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim339 mi
5h 49m$62–90Fly Tucson to Flagstaff, bus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Flagstaff (FLG)TUS - FLG
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Maswik Lodge
8h 11m$90–440Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix to Tucson
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon VillagePhoenix
8h 9m$413Fly Tucson to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Phoenix (PHX)TUS - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Village
7h 47m$333–698Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Flagstaff, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)PHX - FLG
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Maswik Lodge
7h 25m$215–515
Tucson (TUS) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim. However, there are services departing from Tucson Downtown and arriving at Shrine of the Ages Eastbound via Flagstaff Amtrak and Center Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Tucson and Grand Canyon South Rim is 369 miles. The road distance is 341 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim without a car is to bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim, including transfers.
Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson Downtown station.
Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flagstaff Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Tucson to Grand Canyon South Rim.
There are eight+ hotels available in Grand Canyon South Rim.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Tucson Downtown to Grand Canyon South Rim via Flagstaff Train Station, Flagstaff Amtrak, Maswik Lodge, Center Road, and Shrine of the Ages Eastbound in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Tucson to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Tucson to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Phoenix to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- 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 Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $135
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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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