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How to get fromGrand Junction to Grand Canyon National Parkby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to Grand Canyon National Park by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane GJT - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    7h 54m
    $121–486

  2. Drive 424.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Grand Canyon National Parkcar car 424.9 mi
    8h 32m
    $78–112

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Williamsbus bus
    4. Drive from Williams to Grand Canyon National Parkcar car
    21h 6m
    $145–271

  4. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GJT - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 37m
    $339–640

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility 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
    24h 18m
    $275–473

  6. Train, bus, shuttle via Provo

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train 750
    3. Take the bus from Provo Central Station 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
    25h 9m
    $318–549

  7. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to St. Georgebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Canyon North Rim to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgebus bus
    26h 23m
    $329–545

Grand Junction to Grand Canyon National Park by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Junction to Grand Canyon National Park. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, then walk to Grand Canyon National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Grand Canyon National Park via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Williams in around 21h 6m.

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