The best way to get around the Grand Canyon is by shuttle bus. Operated by the National ... These routes are called the Village (Blue) Route, the Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, the Hermit Road ...

You can also reach the trailhead via shuttle from Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Grand Canyon Village, but driving is recommended. Since the Escalante Route is one-way, hikers should consider ...

It's another 26 miles on the winding park road to Grand Canyon Village, where the hotels, restaurants and shops are. This route is about 230 miles and a little over 4 hours of driving.