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By Plane
Commercial air carriers serve Las Vegas, Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Grand Canyon Airport (in Tusayan, just south of the park).
By Car
Grand Canyon Village (SOUTH RIM) is located 60 miles north of Interstate 40 at Williams via highway 64, and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff via highway 180. Only ten miles from rim to rim as the crow flies, the North Rim is 215 miles (about 4 1/2 hours) from the South Rim by car. The NORTH RIM is 44 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ, via highway 67.
By Public Transporation
SOUTH RIM: Bus Service between Grand Canyon National Park and Flagstaff, Arizona is offered by Nava-Hopi Tours, 800-892-8687, and by South Rim Travel, 520-638-2748. Greyhound Bus Lines offers service from Flagstaff and Williams to points nationwide. Grand Canyon Railroad offers service between Williams and the canyon, 1-800-THE-TRAIN.
NORTH RIM: A shuttle service is provided seasonally between the North Rim and the South Rim by Trans-Canyon Shuttle, 520-638-2820.
Getting Around
SOUTH RIM: Free shuttle service is available throughout Grand Canyon Village, along Hermit Road, and out to the South Kaibab Trailhead during peak season only (the free shuttle began operation March 10 and is currently running). At that time of the year Hermit Road and Yaki Point are closed to private vehicles. Taxis are available (on call) from Grand Canyon National Park Lodges, call (520) 638-2631 ext. 6563.
NORTH RIM: There is no shuttle service on the North Rim.
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