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How to get fromSanta Monica to Grand Canyonby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Grand Canyon by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 57m
    $379–571

  2. Drive 494 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Grand Canyoncar car 494 mi
    8h 38m
    $91–131

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus Flagstaff
    15h 32m
    $223–454

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA to Las Vegas, NVbus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus Las Vegas-Grand Canyon
    15h 49m
    $146–171

  5. Fly Santa Monica to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    9h 41m
    $140–390

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 18m
    $200–1,002

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUR - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    11h 20m
    $263–1,103

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train 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
    19h 10m
    $151–257

Santa Monica to Grand Canyon by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Los Angeles Downtown, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Flagstaff Train Station, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 19h 10m.

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