There are 4 ways to get from Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim by bus (Flixbus), shuttle, train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus Flagstaff
8h 18m$75–117Drive 238.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rimcar 238.7 mi
4h 17m$44–63Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to WilliamsPhoenix to Williams
- Take the train from Williams, AR to Grand Canyontrain Grand Canyon Railway
8h 20m$274–454Fly, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PHX - FLG
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus
6h 20m$82–317
Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim by tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at Market Plaza Westbound via Flagstaff Amtrak Station and Maswik Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Mesa and Grand Canyon South Rim is 270 miles. The road distance is 240.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim, including transfers.
Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tempe station.
Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flagstaff Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Mesa to Grand Canyon South Rim.
There are 13+ hotels available in Grand Canyon South Rim.
What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mesa Dr/Main St to Grand Canyon South Rim via University Dr/Rural Rd, Tempe, Flagstaff Train Station, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, Maswik Lodge, and Market Plaza Westbound in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- 1-800-843-8724
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Canyon Railway Hotel & RV Park
Train from Williams, AR to Grand Canyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–243
- Schedules at
- Grand Canyon Railway Hotel & RV Park
- Website
- Grand Canyon Railway Hotel & RV Park
- Pullman Class
- $70
- Coach Class
- $90
- First Class
- $173
- Observation Dome
- $203
- Luxury Parlor
- $243
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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