Transportation
Options - 6,7,8, 9 or 10 Day Hybrid/Paddle
Transportation from Flagstaff to the river is provided
for all 6-7 day upper Canyon participants. Transportation from
the river back to Flagstaff is provided for all 8, 9 and 10-day lower Canyon participants.
We do not provide transportation to or from the South Rim.
The most convienent transportation to get to and
from the South Rim is to schedule a shuttle with
Open Road Tours
(928-226-8060 or 800-766-7117) or Flagstaff Express (928-225-2290 or 800-563-1980). Both of these companys run daily shuttles between Flagstaff and the Phoenix Sky Harbot Airport. If their departure and arrival schedule
does not coincide with your
travel arrangements, you may wish to rent a car or or possibly even hire a taxi.
BY AIR:
Many customers fly to Arizona. The major connecting city is
Phoenix. If you fly into Phoenix, you will need to rent a car
or take a bus or shuttle to Flagstaff/South Rim.
You may also fly directly into Flagstaff.
US Airways (formerly America West Airlines) serves the
Flagstaff area and can be contacted at 800-235-9292.
The Radisson Hotel provides
FREE taxi service if you are traveling between the Flagstaff
Airport and staying at the Radisson Hotel.
To receive this service,
call the front desk when you arrive (928-773-8888).
If you are on a lower Canyon trip, Las Vegas airport offers
commuter flights directly to the Grand Canyon via
Scenic Airlines (800-535-4448). Shuttle rides between the
Grand Canyon airport and the Maswik are available upon arrival.
If you fly directly to or from the South Rim, be aware that your
trip begins or ends in Flagstaff, 75 miles away.
BY BUS:
Flagstaff is served from downtown Phoenix by Greyhound
Bus Lines (928-774-4573).
Please contact them directly
for availability, pricing and scheduling.
The Radisson will provide FREE taxi service if
you are staying at the Radisson and traveling between the Flagstaff
Greyhound Bus Station and the hotel.
To receive this service,
call the Radisson front desk when you arrive (928.773.8888).
BY PERSONAL CAR:
You may decide to drive your personal
vehicle. Flagstaff is located at the junction of Interstate
40 and Interstate 17. Flagstaff is approximately a 2.5
hour drive north of Phoenix and a 5 hour
drive southeast from Las Vegas. Please see Area Map for directions
to Flagstaff and Pre and Post Trip Logistics for directions
to the hotels.
You may need to drive directly
to the Grand Canyon. Remember, if you leave your vehicle
at the South Rim, you need to be prepared to
get back to the South Rim after your trip because you will
be dropped off in Flagstaff.
Park entrance fees are $25
per vehicle. National Park fees are subject to change. If you are signed up for a lower canyon
trip, you are not charged entrance fees by us. Approximate driving time between
Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon is 1 3/4 hours.
One option recommended to 8-10 day lower canyon passengers is to drive to Flagstaff, leave
your car at the Radisson Hotel (our recommended
hotel) and continue to the South Rim via shuttle or taxi.
If you decide to leave your car at the Radisson Hotel, stop by
the front desk to fill out a Vehicle Release form before leaving.
BY RENTAL CAR:
A rental car is also an option for you if you are trying to arrange
transportation between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Hertz Rental (800-654-3131) offers car rental pick
up/drop off locations at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and the Flagstaff
Visitor's Center.
Taking a rental car offers you a convienent way to make it from Phoenix to the Flagstaff
Visitor's Center where the
Open Road Tours headquarters is located.
Remember, if you leave your rental vehicle
at the South Rim, you need to be prepared to
get back to the South Rim after your trip because you will
be dropped off in Flagstaff.
Park entrance fees are $25
per vehicle. National Park fees are subject to change. If you are signed up for a lower canyon
trip, you are not charged entrance fees by us. Approximate driving time between
Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon is 1 3/4 hours.
One popular option is to drive your rental car Flagstaff and drop it off. Then
continue to the South Rim via shuttle or taxi. Please see Area Map for directions
to Flagstaff and Pre and Post Trip Logistics for directions
to the hotels.
BY TRAIN:
Amtrak (800-872-7245) provides service to
Flagstaff. The Radisson Hotel provides FREE taxi service
if you are traveling between the Flagstaff
Amtrak Station and hotel.
To receive this service,
call the Radisson front desk when you arrive (928-773-8888).Grand Canyon Steam Train (800-843-8724)
has daily service from Williams, Arizona to the
Grand Canyon. Please contact them directly for
availability, pricing, and scheduling.
BY SHUTTLE:
Flagstaff Express (928-225-2290 or 800-563-1980) provides transportation between Phoenix, Flagstaff and
the South Rim.
Open Road Tours
(928.226.8060 or 800.766.7117) offers daily connecting services from Phoenix,
Flagstaff, and the South Rim.
A Friendly Shuttle serves Flagstaff and the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with two shuttles daily (928-226-0106). These services all require reservations. Be sure
to check out shuttle schedules prior to making your plane reservations.
Shuttle information is provided to assist you with your travel plans. We
do not endorse commercial providers.
BY TAXI: Taxi
service between the Flagstaff Airport, Radisson Hotel and
the South Rim is available through the following
companies:
A Friendly Cab (928.774.4444) and Sun Taxi and Tours
(928.774.7400). The Radisson Hotel will provide FREE taxi
service if you are traveling between the Flagstaff
Airport, Amtrak Station/Visitor's Center or Greyhound Bus Station
and the Radisson Hotel.
To receive this service,
call the Radisson front desk when you arrive (928.773.8888).
Transportation
Options - Full Canyon Trips
All full Canyon 8-10 day motor, and; 13-16
day Hybrid and Paddle trips include round-trip transportation from the Radisson
Hotel in Flagstaff to the river and back.
BY AIR: Many customers fly to Arizona.
The major connecting city is
Phoenix. If you fly into Phoenix, you will need to rent a car,
or take a bus or shuttle to Flagstaff.
You may also fly directly into Flagstaff.
US Airways, (formerly America West Airlines) serves the
Flagstaff area and can be reached at 800-235-9292.
The Radisson Hotel will provide FREE taxi service
if you are traveling between the Flagstaff
Airport and staying at the Radisson Hotel.
To receive this service,
call the Radisson front desk when you arrive (928-773-8888).
BY BUS: Flagstaff is served from downtown
Phoenix by Greyhound Bus Lines (928-774-4573). The Radisson Hotel
will provide FREE taxi service if you are traveling between the Flagstaff
Greyhound Bus Station and staying at the Radisson Hotel.
To receive this service,
call the Radisson front desk when you arrive (928-773-8888).
BY CAR: You may decide to drive your personal or
rental vehicle. Flagstaff is located at the junction of Interstate
40 and Interstate 17. Flagstaff is approximately a 2.5
hour drive north of Phoenix and a 5 hour
drive southeast from Las Vegas. Please see Area Map for directions
to Flagstaff and Pre and Post Trip Logistics for directions
to the Radisson Hotel. You may leave your vehicle parked at the Radisson for the
duration of your trip.
BY SHUTTLE:
Flagstaff Express (928-225-2290 or 800-563-1980) provides transportation between Phoenix, Flagstaff and
the South Rim.
Open Road Tours
(928.226.8060 or 800.766.7117) offers daily connecting services from Phoenix,
Flagstaff, and the South Rim.
A Friendly Shuttle serves Flagstaff and the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with two shuttles daily (928-226-0106).These services all require reservations. Be sure
to check out shuttle schedules prior to making your plane reservations.
Shuttle information is provided to assist you with your travel plans. We
do not endorse commercial providers.
BY TRAIN: Amtrak (800-872-7245) provides
service to Flagstaff. Please contact them directly
for availability, pricing, and scheduling. The Radisson Hotel will
provide FREE taxi service if you are traveling between the Flagstaff
Amtrak Station and staying at the Radisson Hotel.
To receive this service,
call the Radisson front desk when you arrive (928.773.8888).
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