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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Grand Canyon South Rimby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Grand Canyon South Rim by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus Flagstaff
    9h 19m
    $163–306

  2. Drive 399.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Grand Canyon South Rimcar car 399.8 mi
    6h 36m
    $73–106

  3. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane ABQ - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    8h 35m
    $115–466

  4. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ABQ - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 57m
    $468–979

  5. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ABQ - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 46m
    $469–700

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Grand Canyon South Rim. However, you can take the train to Flagstaff, walk to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, take the bus to Shrine of the Ages Eastbound, then walk to Grand Canyon South Rim. Alternatively, you can drive from Albuquerque to Grand Canyon South Rim in around 6h 36m.

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