Inner Canyon temperatures average about 20 F warmer. To return to top of page, click here . Traveling by automobile or tour bus, the Canyon is about an hour's drive from Williams on Hwy. Both highways intersect with Interstate 40 east and west, and U.S. 180 with Interstate 17 north from Phoenix in Flagstaff. Commercial commuter airlines have regularly scheduled flights from Phoenix and Las Vegas to Grand Canyon Airport which is immediately south of Tusayan and 2 miles from the Park entrance.
Shuttle service is always available.
Click here for a map of the Tusayan area. Grand Canyon is central to many of the major attractions in the Southwest. The average elevation at Grand Canyon is 7,000 feet so be prepared to tire quickly with strenuous physical activities. Hiking to the bottom of the Canyon is 7-10 miles depending upon the trail taken and usually requires staying overnight before making the return trip out. Reservations are required well in advance of arrival and permits are required for camping anywhere within the National Park.