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

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

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SNA - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    6h
    $102–386

  2. Drive  478.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Grand Canyoncar car 478.2 mi
    8h 22m
    $88–127

  3. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    13h 4m
    $150–153

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus Flagstaff
    14h 19m
    $177–399

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    5h 45m
    $340–785

Irvine to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Grand Canyon. However, you can fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge via San Bernardino - Downtown, San Bernardino, SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall, and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in around 13h 4m.

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