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 50 minutes roundtrip
 Stops at several viewpoints, Grand
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 Access to South Kaibab Trailhead
 Schedule
 Every 30 minutes, 4:306 am
 Every 15 minutes, 6 am to one hour
after sunset
 For the last bus, be at a bus stop no
later then 30 minutes after sunset.
See sunset times on page 2.

Express service to South Kaibab

Trailhead. Shuttle bus starts at Bright
Angel Lodge, then stops at the
Backcountry Information Center,
Grand Canyon Visitor Center, and
South Kaibab Trailhead. Bus leaves
Bright Angel Lodge at:
 7 am, 8 am, and 9 am in March
 6 am, 7 am, and 8 am in April
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 50 minutes roundtrip
 Stops at Grand Canyon Visitor Center,
hotels, restaurants, and campgrounds
 Grand Canyon views are a short walk
from some shuttle bus stops
 Schedule
 Every 30 minutes, 4:306 am
 Every 15 minutes, 6 am8:30 pm
 Every 30 minutes, 8:3010 pm
 For the last bus, be at a bus stop no
later than 9:30 pm.

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What are the shuttle bus rules?

 No eating or open drink containers.
 No pets. Service animals permitted.
 Collapse strollers before entering the
shuttle bus. No oversized or jogging
How do the shuttle buses work?
strollers. Remove baby-back carriers
Running like a city bus system, three
when seated.
shuttle bus routes access viewpoints,
 Shuttle buses can accommodate two
trails, visitor centers, lodges, restaurants,
or three bicycles, but not tag alongs,
and gift shops. Just wait at any bus stop
baby trailers, or children's bicycles
and enjoy the ride. Shuttle buses do not
with wheels less than 16 inches
drive to Desert View.
(41 cm). Riders must load and unload
their bicycles.
How can I tell the dierence between
 Shuttle buses only stop at designated
shuttle bus routes?
bus stops.
The front of the free, green and white
shuttle bus displays the name of the
Will my wheelchair t on the bus?
route and its color.
Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps
to accommodate wheelchairs smaller
Why is the shuttle bus not full?
than 30 inches wide by 48 inches
To ensure room for passengers waiting
long (76 by 122 cm). Most motorized
at the next stops, shuttle busses do not
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Common Shuttle Bus Questions

Are the shuttle buses free?
Yes, your entrance fee includes shuttle
bus transportationa great way to start
your Grand Canyon experience.

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 80 minutes round-trip
 Nine overlooks
 Toilets at Hopi Point
 Water, snack bar, toilets, and gift
shop at Hermits Rest
 Schedule
 Every 30 minutes 4:306:30 am
 Every 15 minutes 6:30 am to
sunset
 Every 30 minutes sunset to an
hour after sunset
 For the last bus, be at a bus stop
no later than 30 minutes after
sunset. See sunset times on page 2.

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Drivable park roads

Village Route and bus stop
Kaibab/Rim Route and bus stop
Hermits Rest Route and bus stop
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Shuttle bus gate
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Find food, lodging, restrooms, free drinking water, gift shops, GCA Park Stores, and an ATM in
the Village.

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Find food, lodging, camping, restrooms, free drinking water, groceries, gift shops, and an ATM
at Market Plaza.

Common Driving and Parking Questions

Where can I drive my car?
You can drive roads indicated by a
solid black line on the maps in this
newspaper. Yaki Point and Hermit roads
are closed to private vehicles. To reach
those areas, ride the free shuttle bus.

Where can I park?

Parking lots in the Village are located
near shuttle bus stops.
 2CTMKPINQVU Grand Canyon
Visitor Center. Lot 1 includes auto,
RV, and trailer parking.
 2CTMKPI.QV# Park Headquarters
 2CTMKPI.QV$ Market Plaza
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the Village
 2CTMKPI.QV& Backcountry
Information Center; includes auto
parking at the north end and RV and
trailer parking at the south end.

What else do I need to know about

driving?
Do not stop in the road, block trac,
or park along the roadside, except
where signs or lines on the road indicate
it is permissible. Use pull-outs to take
photos. Keep a safe distance of at least
75 feet (23 m), or about six car lengths,
from wildlife.

A Scenic Drive Accessibility Permit

allows visitors with mobility issues entry
to some areas closed to public trac.
Obtain a permit at entrance gates and
visitor centers.

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