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Shrine of the Ages Eastbound - Village (Blue) Route

A large white bus pulls up to an open air shuttle stop in front of large pine trees
Parking Lot A and Shrine of the Ages Auditorium are across the road and behind the bus in this photo

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Quick Facts
Significance:
Shuttle Bus Stop

Bus/Shuttle Stop, Wheelchair Accessible

Nearby:

  • Parking Lot A
  • Shrine of the Ages Auditorium
  • Park Headquarters

From this open air shuttle stop:

  • Across the main road is the Westbound Village (Blue) Route shuttle stop adjacent to Parking Lot A and Shrine of the Ages Auditorium.

  • Parking Lot A, is a long, narrow lot with 131 spaces and is centrally located. It is possible to park here for the day and ride the free shuttles around the village.  

  • Shrine of the Ages is a community auditorium, for religious services, ranger programs, and occasional special events. 

  • At the opposite end of Lot A from from the Shrine of the Ages, is Park Headquarters. At this time, Park Headquarters is closed to the public, however, trip planning information is displayed on signs in front of the building. 

  • On the west side of Park Headquarters, a paved 0.4 mile (0.6 km) spur trail leads to the canyon rim, connecting to the Canyon Rim Trail halfway between Yavapai Geology Museum and the Village Historic District. From the junction, turning left (west), is a 0.6 mile (0.9 km) walk to the village, or turning right (east) is 0.7 mile (1.13 km) walk to Yavapai Geology Museum. 

  • The spur trail also leads to McKee Amphitheater, where evening ranger programs are held during summer months. The amphitheater is immediately north of Park Headquaters, just a few minutes walk along the spur trail. Many visitors park here in Lot A to attend the evening programs. 

Village (Blue) Route - Winter Schedule

December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025
50 minutes round trip (without getting off the bus)

First bus is at 8:00 am, and the last bus is 8:00 pm.

  • Every 20 minutes: 8:00 am to 10:30 am
  • Every 10 minutes: 10:30am to 3:30 pm
  • Every 15 minutes: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Every 20 minutes: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Be at a bus stop no later than 8:00 pm

Route Information

The Village (Blue) Route is a loop route that takes approximately 50 minutes to return to the same location. From the Shine of the Ages (Eastbound) shuttle stop, buses head east towards Grand Canyon Visitor Center, making stops at the following locations:

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

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: December 1, 2024