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How to get fromEstes Park to Grand Canyonby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Estes Park to Grand Canyon by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane DEN - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    9h 44m
    $200–550

  2. Drive 696.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Estes Park to Grand Canyoncar car 696.7 mi
    13h 47m
    $128–184

  3. Bus, train via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    20h 20m
    $258–437

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resortbus bus
    5. Take the train from Williams, AR to Grand Canyontrain train
    23h 56m
    $327–732

  5. Shuttle, fly to Phoenix

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DEN - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 20m
    $463–753

  6. Shuttle, fly to Harry Reid International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DEN - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    12h 2m
    $364–464

  7. Shuttle, fly to Cortez, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane DEN - CEZ
    3. Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Grand Canyoncar car
    9h 55m
    $230–360

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    21h
    $235–454

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City - Sunoco to Utah Tech - St Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Canyon North Rim to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgebus bus
    28h 48m
    $287–494

Estes Park to Grand Canyon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 675 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Estes Park, CO, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Estes Park to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the shuttle to Denver International Airport, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, Denver, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 20h 20m.

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