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How to get fromSanta Fe to Grand Canyonby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Fe to Grand Canyon by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    11h 10m
    $156–318

  2. Drive 460 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Grand Canyoncar car 460 mi
    7h 31m
    $84–122

  3. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SAF - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    8h 40m
    $131–450

  4. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAF - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    6h 20m
    $349–613

Santa Fe to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Fe to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the train to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, take the train to Flagstaff, walk to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Fe to Grand Canyon in around 7h 31m.

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