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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to South Rimby plane, bus, train, shuttle, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to South Rim by plane, bus, train, shuttle, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane LAX - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Imax Theaterbus bus
    6h 30m
    $145–438

  2. Drive 495.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to South Rimcar car 495.9 mi
    9h 12m
    $91–131

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Grand Canyonbus bus FlixBus 2043
    15h 11m
    $219–441

  4. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station 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 Tusayanshuttle bus
    15h 23m
    $197–222

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to South Rimrideshare rideshare 495.9 mi
    9h 12m

  6. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    6h 19m
    $426–582

  7. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Tusayanshuttle bus
    8h 48m
    $241–954

  8. Fly to Prescott, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Prescott (PRC)plane plane LAX - PRC
    2. Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Grand Canyonbus bus
    7h 18m
    $222–524

  9. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Grand Canyonbus bus FlixBus 2043
    17h 47m
    $148–243

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and South Rim, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to South Rim via Los Angeles Union Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and Grand Canyon in around 17h 47m.

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