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How to get fromSan Diego to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SAN - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    6h 4m
    $102–376

  2. Drive 500.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Grand Canyoncar car 500.9 mi
    9h 43m
    $92–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    16h 7m
    $130–226

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    16h 15m
    $243–497

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    5h 50m
    $378–608

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    8h 27m
    $191–628

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegasshuttle bus Cbx
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    15h 39m
    $152–179

San Diego to Grand Canyon by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Flagstaff Train Station, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 16h 7m.

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