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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rifle to Grand Canyon by bus, plane, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Flagstaff

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rifle to Grand Junction Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane GJT - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    8h 51m
    $136–519

  2. Drive 483.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rifle to Grand Canyoncar car 483.4 mi
    9h 24m
    $89–128

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Hgb
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Williamsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Williams to Grand Canyontaxi taxi
    19h 38m

  4. Bus, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rifle to Grand Junction Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GJT - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $769–1,892

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Hgb
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    20h 28m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rifle to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    22h 53m
    $276–461

  7. Bus, shuttle via Cedar City

    1. Take the bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Hgb
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Cedar Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City - Sunoco to Utah Tech - St Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Canyon North Rim to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgebus bus
    23h 51m
    $261–446

Rifle to Grand Canyon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Rifle, CO, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rifle to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take the bus to West Glenwood Park & Ride, take the bus to Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, walk to Glenwood Springs, take the bus to Las Vegas BusTerminal, take the bus to Williams, then take the taxi to Grand Canyon.

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