Park Visitors about to board the Village (Blue) Route bus at the Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal. This is the view seen walking east from the Visitor Center Plaza. The eastbound and westbound Kaibab (Orange) Route shuttle also stop here. NPS/M. Quinn 8/1/2021| www.nps.gov
Tusayan (Purple) Route| www.nps.gov
Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route Bus at the Yaki Point stop, just a few steps from the canyon rim and outstanding views. NPS/M. Quinn| www.nps.gov
Hikers waiting at the bus stop in front of the Backcountry Information Center. NPS/M. Quinn| www.nps.gov
Along Hermit Road, the shuttle buses are great when you use them in conjunction with the Canyon Rim Trail. You can get off at one stop, enjoy a scenic walk along the rim, then get back on the bus at the next stop. If you just stay on the bus, the entire round trip takes 80 minutes. | www.nps.gov
Left to right: 1) South Rim visitor center plaza & parking 2) Visitor center's outdoor exhibits, 3) Watching sunset at nearby Mather Point. | www.nps.gov
From March 1, through May 23, 2025, the following shuttle routes are in operation. Village (Blue) Route, Kaibab (Orange) Route, Hermits Rest (Red) Route, and the early morning Hikers' Express Shuttle. Details for each route are listed on this page. All shuttle service is free; the service is included with your park entrance fees. NPS/M. Quinn| www.nps.gov