Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus

Hikers waiting at the bus stop in front of the Backcountry Information Center.

NPS/M. Quinn

 

Hikers' Express - Need to Know

Now In Service

 

Boarding the Express bus at the Backcountry Information Center.

NPS/M. Quinn - May 25, 2024, 6:05 am.

• This is an early morning bus with service from 3 locations in Grand Canyon Village — to South Kaibab Trailhead

• The shuttle is one-way and does not return hikers from South Kaibab Trailhead to the village.

Bus Stops

• Departs Bright Angel Lodge bus stop on the hour

• Second stop: Backcountry Information Center

• Third stop: Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal

• Arrival at South Kaibab Trailhead

 

Boarding the Express bus at Bright Angel Lodge.

NPS/M. Quinn - May 25, 2024, 6:00 am.

Hikers' Express - Leaves Bright Angel Lodge at:

8:00 am, 9:00 am in December, January, February
(Note: the schedule for spring and summer has not been finalized)
8:00 am, 9:00 am in March
7:00 am, 8:00 am in April
6:00 am, 7:00 am, in May
5:00 am, 6:00 am during summer 2025

Another morning option is to park in one of the 4 lots around the Visitor Center Plaza and ride the Eastbound Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route bus directly from the Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal, to South Kaibab Trailhead. The first bus leaves the Visitor Center at 8:00 am.

 

Winter 2024-25 — South Rim Shuttle Route Map

 

This winter, two shuttle bus routes are in service from December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. The Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, shown on the right, transports visitors to S. Kaibab Trailhead, outstanding scenic views at Yaki Point, and Yavapai Geology Museum. The Village (Blue) Route, in the center, connects the Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (general store and post office).

 

Additional Shuttle Bus Routes

Shuttle Bus Home Page

• Village (Blue) Route In Operation

• Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route In Operation

• Hikers' Express Shuttle In Operation

• Hermit Road (Red) Route CLOSED for the Winter

• Tusayan Park & Ride (Purple) Route CLOSED - Summer Only

 

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