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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Grand Canyon South Rimby plane, bus, train, shuttle, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon South Rim by plane, bus, train, shuttle, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SLC - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    8h 35m
    $132–508

  2. Drive 480.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon South Rimcar car 480.1 mi
    10h 12m
    $88–127

  3. Train, bus, shuttle, drive via Kaibab Lodge

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train 750
    2. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to St. Georgebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Kaibab Lodgeshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Kaibab Lodge to Grand Canyon South Rimcar car
    16h 1m
    $166–259

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salt Lake City Airport to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkwayshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Canyon North Rim to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgebus bus
    18h 42m
    $227–338

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SLC - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $375–491

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SLC - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 38m
    $271–502

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunocobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Williamsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Williams to Grand Canyon South Rimtaxi taxi
    16h 17m
    $222–389

  8. Train, bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train 750
    2. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to St. Georgebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    4. Drive from Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Center to Grand Canyon South Rimcar car
    16h 58m
    $176–274

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Utah Tech - St Georgebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Canyon North Rim to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgebus bus
    19h 26m
    $232–363

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salt Lake City to Grand Canyon South Rim. However, you can take the line 704 vehicle to Airport Station, walk to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, take the bus to Village East, then walk to Grand Canyon South Rim. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salt Lake Central Station to Grand Canyon South Rim via Provo Central Station, Provo Central Station, 300 S / 600 E - Provo, St. George, St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, and Kaibab Lodge in around 16h 1m.

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