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

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to 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 Imax Theaterbus bus Flagstaff
    8h 59m
    $281–423

  2. Drive  382.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to South Rimcar car 382.1 mi
    7h 6m
    $70–101

  3. Fly Albuquerque International Airport 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 Imax Theaterbus bus
    8h 7m
    $155–526

  4. Fly Albuquerque International Airport 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 38m
    $513–989

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Flagstaff, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SAF - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Imax Theaterbus bus
    10h 46m
    $226–570

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport 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 Tusayanshuttle bus
    10h 30m
    $205–531

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to South Rim. However, you can take the train to Flagstaff, walk to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, take the bus to Grand Canyon Imax Theater, then take the taxi to South Rim. Alternatively, you can drive from Albuquerque to South Rim in around 7h 6m.

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