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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Tusayanby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Tusayan by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    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 Imax Theaterbus bus
    5h 31m
    $102–393

  2. Drive  479.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Tusayancar car 479.2 mi
    10h 26m
    $88–127

  3. Bus, drive

    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. Drive from Williams to Tusayancar car
    16h 4m
    $129–253

  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 43m
    $249–373

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle, bus

    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 Williamsshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resort to Grand Canyon Imax Theaterbus bus
    8h 25m
    $329–455

  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 Tusayanshuttle bus
    9h 43m
    $227–488

  7. Train, bus

    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 Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Kingman, AZbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Flagstafftrain train
    5. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Imax Theaterbus bus
    18h 10m
    $260–394

  8. 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 27m
    $254–398

Salt Lake City to Tusayan by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Tusayan, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Salt Lake City to Tusayan. 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, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Imax Theater. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Tusayan via Salt Lake City Airport, Cedar City - Sunoco, Cedar City, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Williams in around 16h 4m.

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