If
you are coming to one of our Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon or Page based
programs, you have options for getting from Phoenix to your program
site. For planning, remember that Phoenix is 120 miles from Sedona, 150
miles from Flagstaff, and 230 miles from the Grand Canyon.
Car
rental. Major national rental companies often offer weekly rates which
are competitive with r/t shuttle fares, especially if two or more are
traveling.
It’s
a beautiful, easy 2.5 hour drive, all on the interstate to Flagstaff. The
2 hour drive to Sedona is also scenic and easy, with 105 interstate
miles and 15 miles on a well traveled state highway. From Flagstaff, it
takes another 1.5 hours to travel the 80 well-paved state highway miles to
Grand Canyon Village or 2 hours to reach Page (Lake Powell).
Airport ground shuttles from Phoenix to Flagstaff and Sedona are
available through the day. (Prices and schedules may change; call
carrier for information.)
To Flagstaff
from Phoenix,
there are five Greyhound bus and five tour shuttle vans daily. Greyhound – 800-231-2222,
www.greyhound.com $28.50 o/w Open Road Tours, 928-226-8060, 877-226-8060;
www.openroadtours.com $42 o/w
To Sedona from Phoenix,
at least nine shuttle vans run each day. Sedona Phoenix Shuttle, 928-282-2066,
www.sedona-phoenix-shuttle.com Ace Xpress Shuttle, 800-336-2239
To the Grand Canyon
from Flagstaff Open Road Tours, 928-226-8060, 877-226-8060,
www.openroadtours.com - scheduled ground
shuttles connect twice a day in Flagstaff. Route 66 Concierge, 928-226-9964 - connects once a day leaving
at 7:30am or at any time for an increased rate.
To Page (Lake Powell) from Phoenix Great Lakes Aviation,
800-554-5111 (from Phoenix o/w) - Approx. $89 per person,
one way, when calling well in advance (at least 3-4 weeks) of the trip.
http://www.greatlakesav.com (Total travel time from Phoenix
1.5 hrs). Seems to be the best and quickest deal.
To Page (Lake Powell) from Flagstaff Route 66 Concierge,928-226-9964, (from
Flagstaff o/w) - usually runs a morning shuttle, but can pick people up
ANY TIME in Flagstaff at ANY location to take them to Page. They charge
$75 per person, with a 2-person minimum. (Total travel time from
Phoenix 5-6 hrs) Grand Circle Shuttle, 928-640-0938, (from Flagstaff o/w), - $140
for one person but considerably less if two or more people travel,
approx. $80. Can pick up any time and anywhere in Flagstaff. (Total
travel time from Phoenix 5-6 hrs)
Connecting flights to Flagstaff are available 4 times daily on America
West Express, a contract carrier for America West Airlines. If you are
flying into Phoenix on America West, flying into Flagstaff is as cheap
as the ground shuttle by booking at least 21 days in advance. America
West Airlines, 800-235-9292,
www.americawest.com .
Unfortunately, thereis no scheduled air service to Sedona
or the GrandCanyon from
Phoenix
Amtrak serves Flagstaff with one westbound and one eastbound train daily
through the downtown station. Shuttles to the Grand Canyon leave from
there twice daily. Taxis meet the train to connect travelers with their
Flagstaff hotels. Sedona taxi service departs from Flagstaff if reserved
well in advance. Amtrak, 800-872-7245,
www.amtrak.com A Friendly Cab, 928-774-4444 Sun Taxi, 928-774-7400/800-483-4488 Arizona Taxi & Tours, 928-779-1111/800-506-1112
A few of our program locations like Monument Valley,
Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly can pretty much only be reached by private
vehicle.
If you have any questions at all about how to get to any of our locations,
please call us for more information, 928-523-2359.
