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How to get fromDurango to Grand Canyon North Rimby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Grand Canyonbus bus
    4. Drive from Grand Canyon to Grand Canyon North Rimcar car
    18h 15m
    $191–376

  2. Drive 381.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durango to Grand Canyon North Rimcar car 381.5 mi
    7h 21m
    $70–101

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane DRO - SGU
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George Airport to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    12h 36m
    $410–750

  4. Bus, train, drive via Bernalillo

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Bernalillobus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Grand Canyonbus bus
    4. Drive from Grand Canyon to Grand Canyon North Rimcar car
    19h 9m
    $189–373

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    4. Take the bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Grand Canyon North Rimbus bus
    19h 51m
    $290–516

Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to St. George Regional (SGU) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 856.8 mi
  • Duration: 18h 15m

What companies run services between Durango, CO, USA and Grand Canyon North Rim, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durango to Grand Canyon North Rim. However, you can take the bus to Albuquerque Bus Station, walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, take the train to Flagstaff, walk to Flagstaff Train Station, take the bus to Grand Canyon, then drive to Grand Canyon North Rim. Alternatively, you can drive from Durango to Grand Canyon North Rim in around 7h 21m.

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