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How to get fromSanta Fe to Grand Canyon South Rimby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Fe to Grand Canyon South Rim 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
    12h 13m
    $166–318

  2. Drive 460.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Grand Canyon South Rimcar car 460.5 mi
    7h 33m
    $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
    9h 31m
    $131–440

  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
    7h 5m
    $349–603

Santa Fe to Grand Canyon South Rim by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Fe to Grand Canyon South Rim. 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, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, take the bus to Market Plaza Westbound, then walk to Grand Canyon South Rim. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Fe to Grand Canyon South Rim in around 7h 33m.

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