Grand Canyon National Park Announces Changes in Summer and Fall 2021 Shuttle Bus Schedule

GRAND CANYON — Beginning July 17, 2021, visitors traveling to Grand Canyon National Park should be prepared for changes in shuttle bus operations. The following changes will be in place from July 17 through November 30, 2021 unless otherwise noted.

• Shuttle buses are operating at reduced capacity;
• Face masks/coverings are required on the bus; passengers must have their own face masks/coverings;
• Visitors will need to enter and exit through the rear door only;
• Hand sanitizer is available for use;
• Passengers must follow all CDC and public health physical distancing guidelines while in line;
• Buses undergo daily cleaning according to CDC and public health guidance.

• The Village Route (Blue Route) will operate from 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
• The Hermits Rest Route (Red Route) and the Kaibab Rim Route (Orange Route) will operate from 5 a.m. until one hour after sunset.
• The Kaibab Rim Route (Orange Route) will run to all locations, including westbound to the Yavapai Geology Museum.
• The Tusayan Route (Purple Route) will not operate during 2021.

• July through August – begins at 4, 5, and 6 a.m.
• September – begins at 5, 6, and 7 a.m.
• October – begins at 6, 7, and 8 a.m.
• November – begins at 7, 8, and 9 a.m.

Additional shuttle bus information is available online at: www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/shuttle-buses.htm.

Hermit Shuttle Bus stopped at Monument Creek Vista (NPS Photo/M. Quinn)

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