There are 3 ways to get from Mesa to Tusayan by bus (Flixbus), car, tram, 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 Imax Theaterbus Flagstaff
7h 8m$76–117Drive 231.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mesa to Tusayancar 231.7 mi
4h 4m$43–62Tram, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PHX - FLG
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Imax Theaterbus
5h 13m$82–312
Mesa to Tusayan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Tusayan is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Mesa to Tusayan is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mesa to Tusayan. However, there are services departing from University Dr & Mesa Dr and arriving at Grand Canyon Imax Theater via Tempe and Flagstaff Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Mesa and Tusayan is 259 miles. The road distance is 233.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mesa to Tusayan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Mesa to Tusayan, including transfers.
Mesa to Tusayan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tempe station.
Mesa to Tusayan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flagstaff Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Tusayan is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Mesa to Tusayan.
There are 13+ hotels available in Tusayan.
What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Tusayan, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from University Dr & Mesa Dr to Grand Canyon Imax Theater via University Dr & Rural Rd, Tempe, Flagstaff Train Station, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Imax Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
Bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Imax Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
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