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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake View Lodge to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train
    5. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    22h 44m
    $796–1,003

  2. Drive  601.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lee Vining to Grand Canyoncar car 601.1 mi
    10h 54m
    $110–159

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Lake View Lodge to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    25h 44m
    $226–271

  4. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Tioga Mobile Gas Mart to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane FAT - FLG
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    14h 59m
    $160–450

  5. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train
    5. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    24h 21m
    $409–640

  6. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane RNO - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    12h 19m
    $260–540

  7. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tioga Mobile Gas Mart to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane FAT - PHX
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    14h 22m
    $513–763

  8. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tioga Mobile Gas Mart to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane FAT - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    16h 15m
    $260–410

  9. Bus, bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tioga Mobile Gas Mart to Curry Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCE - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    16h 4m
    $345–585

Lee Vining to Grand Canyon by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,009.1 mi
  • Duration: 22h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Lee Vining to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, take the bus to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the taxi to Via Princessa, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Flagstaff, walk to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake View Lodge to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge via Yosemite Village, Fresno Amtrak, Fresno Bus Station, Las Vegas Strip, and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in around 25h 44m.

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