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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane DCA - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    10h 1m
    $296–794

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DCA - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    12h 5m
    $287–597

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    2d 5h
    $1,375–2,232

  4. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Williamsbus bus
    5. Drive from Williams to Grand Canyoncar car
    2d 14h
    $442–711

  5. Drive  2,235.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Grand Canyoncar car 2,235.6 mi
    36h 49m
    $408–590

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DCA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 38m
    $449–619

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BWI - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    11h 8m
    $440–1,573

Washington to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,012.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Grand Canyon. However, you can fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Chicago Union Station, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 2d 5h.

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