Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus

about 20 people with packs waiting at a bus stop in front of a rustic building with a gabled roof.
Hikers waiting at the bus stop in front of the Backcountry Information Center.

NPS/M. Quinn

 

Hikers' Express - Need to Know

Now In Service

 
4 hikers with packs are boarding a white and green bus through the rear door.
Boarding the Express bus at the Backcountry Information Center.

NPS/M. Quinn - May 25, 2024, 6:05 am.

  • This is an early morning bus with service from 3 locations in Grand Canyon Village — to South Kaibab Trailhead
  • The shuttle is one-way and does not return hikers from South Kaibab Trailhead to the village.

Bus Stops

 
during sunrise, about a dozen hikers are boarding a white and green bue.
Boarding the Express bus at Bright Angel Lodge.

NPS/M. Quinn - May 25, 2024, 6:00 am.

Hikers' Express - Leaves Bright Angel Lodge at:

6:00 am, 7:00 am 8:00 am in March
6:00 am, 7:00 am 8:00 am in April
6:00 am, 7:00 am 8:00 am in May

(Note: the schedule for summer and fall has not been finalized)
5:00 am, 6:00 am during summer 2025

Another morning option is to park in one of the 4 lots around the Visitor Center Plaza and ride the Eastbound Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route bus directly from the Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal, to South Kaibab Trailhead. The first bus leaves the Visitor Center at 6:00 am.

 

Spring 2025 — South Rim Shuttle Route Map

 
Map showing South Rim Grand Canyon Village and Vicinity showing three shuttle bus routes that are in service during the spring. The routes are indicated by blue, orange and red lines.
This spring, three shuttle bus routes are in service from March 1, through May 23. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, shown on the right, transports visitors to S. Kaibab Trailhead, outstanding scenic views at Yaki Point, and Yavapai Geology Museum. Village (Blue) Route, in the center, connects the Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (general store and post office). Hermits Rest (Red) Route follows a scenic road for exceptional scenic views.
 

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Last updated: March 3, 2025

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PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Phone:

928-638-7888

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