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How to get fromSan Diego to Grand Canyon South Rimby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Grand Canyon South Rim by plane, bus, taxi, 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 54m
    $102–376

  2. Drive 501.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Grand Canyon South Rimcar car 501.4 mi
    9h 45m
    $92–133

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Williamsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Williams to Grand Canyon South Rimtaxi taxi
    15h 31m
    $204–318

  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
    17h 18m
    $253–497

  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
    6h 34m
    $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
    9h 12m
    $191–628

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus Las Vegas-Grand Canyon
    17h 31m
    $162–220

San Diego to Grand Canyon South Rim by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Grand Canyon South Rim. However, you can 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 the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Williams, then take the taxi to Grand Canyon South Rim.

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