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

 

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:

6, am, 7 am, 8 am in October and November
8 am, 9 am in December, January, February
8 am, 9 am in March
7 am, 8 am in April
6 am, 7 am, in May
5 am, 6 am during summer 2025

Another early 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.

 

Fall 2024 — South Rim Shuttle Bus Route Map

 

This fall, three shuttle bus routes are in service from September 7, through October 30, 2024. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, shown on the right, transports visitors to S. Kaibab Trailhead and outstanding views at Yaki Point. Village (Blue) Route, in the center, connects Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (general store and post office). The Hermit Road (Red) Route, on the far left, travels a 7-mile scenic road with spectacular overlooks.

 

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 In Operation

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

 

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