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How to get fromGrand Canyon to Lake Mead National Recreation Areaby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Canyon to Lake Mead National Recreation Area by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) to Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD)plane plane GCN - BLD
    2h 35m
    $90–355

  2. Drive 242.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Canyon to Hoover Dam Visitor Centercar car 242.4 mi
    4h 2m
    $45–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kingman Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 47m
    $114–214

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Canyon to Williams, ARtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resort to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kingman Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 51m
    $154–429

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus Grand Canyon-Las Vegas
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NVshuttle bus Las Vegas
    8h 36m
    $174–184

Grand Canyon to Lake Mead National Recreation Area by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon, AZ, USA and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV, USA?

Scenic Airlines flies from Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) to Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Laughlin, NV via Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, EB Spring Mountain after Mel Torme, Harry Reid International, Harry Reid International, and Laughlin, NV in around 8h 36m.

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