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).

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).