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Bright Angel Lodge - Village (Blue) Route

Several people within a rustic, open air shelter, about to board a white and green bus
A short walk to the rim and access to a several lodges and services makes this a prime shuttle stop.

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Quick Facts
Significance:
Shuttle Bus Stop — Village (Blue) Route

Benches/Seating, Bus/Shuttle Stop, Parking - Auto, Recycling, Shelter/Cabin, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

Nearby:

  • Bright Angel Lodge (Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges)
  • Canyon Views a few steps away
  • Canyon Rim Trail 

Located on Village Loop Road, parallel to the railroad tracks and just east of Bright Angel Lodge, this shuttle stop offers quick access to the canyon rim.

This is tne closest stop to Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges (guest rooms), and Bright Angel Lodge (including Bright Angel Coffee Bar/Fountain, Fred Harvey Burger and Arizona Steak House).

The early morning Hikers' Express Shuttle, with service to South Kaibab Trailhead, also departs from this stop. Scroll down this page for the 2023 Schedule by month. 

From this shuttle stop, Village (Blue) Route buses head west to the Hermits Rest Route Transfer station, Maswik Lodge, and the Backcountry Information Center —before looping east towards the campgrounds, Market Plaza and finally, Grand Canyon Visitor Center. 

Village (Blue) Route - Spring Schedule

March 1, through May 24, 2024
50 minutes round trip (without getting off the bus)

First bus is at 7 am, and the last bus is 9 pm

  • 7:00 am to 10:30 am (every 15 minutes)
  • 10:30 am to 7:30 pm (every 10 minutes)
  • 7:30 PM to 9:00 pm (every 20 minutes)
  • Visitors dining in Grand Canyon Village need to be at a bus stop no later than 8:30 pm

Route Information

The Village (Blue) Route is a shuttle bus loop that will take approximately 50 minutes to return to the same location. From the Bright Angel Lodge shuttle stop the bus heads west, making stops at the following locations:

  • Hermits Rest Route Transfer
  • Maswik Lodge
  • Backcountry Information Center
  • Center Road
  • Village East
  • Shrine of the Ages (Eastbound)
  • Mather Campground
  • Trailer Village
  • Market Plaza (Eastbound)
  • Grand Canyon Visitor Center
  • Market Plaza (Westbound)
  • Shrine of the Ages (Westbound)
  • Train Depot and El Tovar Hotel
  • Bright Angel Lodge

Hikers' Express Bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at:

  • 8 am, 9 am in March and November
  • 7 am, 8 am in April and October
  • 6 am, 7 am, in May and September
  • 5 am, 6 am, in June, July, August
  • 8 am and 9 am in December, January, February

Shuttle Bus Rules

 
  • No eating or open drink containers.

  • No pets allowed on shuttle buses. Service dogs are permitted (as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act).

  • Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps and space to carry passengers in wheelchairs. Please note that wheelchairs larger than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 cm x 122 cm) cannot be accommodated on shuttle buses, and most motorized scooters will not fit.

  • Collapse strollers before entering the shuttle bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.

  • Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three bicycles, but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's bicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unload their bicycles from the front-facing rack.

  • Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.

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Last updated: March 2, 2024