I ditched my car and hopped on a train to the Grand Canyon. Getting there took twice as long, but the $80 ride was worth it. Monica Humphries. Fri, May 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM UTC. 6 min read.

Grand Canyon Railway offers a year-round schedule from the historic depot in Williams, AZ, to the South Rim, plus Polar Express rides at Christmas.

The drive to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim is easy enough. Get to Flagstaff and it’s only about 90 miles across Arizona’s high country. But why take a car when you can ride a train ...

The train travels north and takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes to the Grand Canyon Railway Depot. You can bring your own food on the train or visit the cafe car to buy snacks.

After a dayslong road trip, I was sick of driving, so I hopped on the Grand Canyon Railway. The train departs from Williams, Arizona, and drops travelers off at the park's South Rim. The ride took ...

Grand Canyon Railway offers a year-round schedule from the historic depot in Williams, AZ, to the South Rim, plus Polar Express rides at Christmas.

How to book. The Grand Canyon Railway is separated into six car classes. They range from the Pullman class (starting at $67 for adults; $32 for kids), with bench-style seating and windows that ...

Today, the Grand Canyon Railway continues to appeal to travelers in search of the canyon’s wondrous views and unforgettable hikes. It’s estimated to carry more than 225,000 passengers every ...

Grand Canyon Railway isn’t the only Arizona project to get a grant. The DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration announced the Grand Canyon Railway grant on Oct. 29 as part of a $2.4 billion in ...

The Grand Canyon Railway train, the 310-ton steam engine No. 4960 built in 1923, will hit the tracks at the same 1 p.m. start time. Passengers can ride the train and watch the race for $75 for ...