While Arches is very similar to Bryce Canyon in outdoor activities, Arches will be a better destination for most mountain bikers and four wheel-drive enthusiasts. Arches is a little dryer climate and does not have near the water (lake, ponds, reservoirs) it does have the Colorado river just a stone throw away.

Bryce Canyon Visitor Tips The driving distance from Zion National Park to Bryce National Park is less than two hours (~75 miles) and you can easily visit the two national parks together. In fact, if you are very short on time, you can even see them in one day during the long hours of summer.

Grand Canyon South Rim to Zion (Western Route)

• Route 66. Route 66 was the first major highway between Chicago and Los Angeles.
• Havasu Canyon.
• Grand Canyon West.
• Hoover Dam.
• Horseshoe Bend.
• Antelope Canyon.
• Lake Powell.
• The Wave.

To answer this question, YES! It is possible to visit both Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks in one day. These two National Parks are only 1.5 hours of driving time always from each other so with travel between parks it is possible and can be done fairly easily.

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On average, the drive takes approximately two and a half hours. Both the North Rim and South Rim (the two rims of Grand Canyon National Park) are located over 270 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. On average, both drives take approximately four and a half hours.

The cheapest months to fly to Las Vegas are January, February, April, and September. Prices can be higher during March, July, and December.

You can access Uber and Lyft 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Grand Canyon, AZ depending on the availability of drivers in your area at the time of your request.

An UberX car can pick you up in ~3 min. Distance between Flagstaff and Grand Canyon Village is approx. 86.86 miles (139.79 km) with 89 min travel time.

Operated by Arizona Shuttle, the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon service departs from Flagstaff Amtrak and arrives in Grand Canyon. Typically 24 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

Because Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon South Rim is just 90 minutes, seeing the sunrise over the Grand Canyon is doable and absolutely recommended. Not only is it a wonder to see, but you’ll also arrive in the National Park and have easy access to parking and a full day to explore.

Flagstaff Station

We recommend between one to three days at the Grand Canyon, though you could stay for longer for a relaxed visit. With only one day at the Grand Canyon, you can check out a few viewpoints, hike into the canyon or on the Rim Trail, and catch the sunset.

Grand Canyon National Park has had an entrance fee since 1926. The current rate of $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle has been in effect since 2015. The park is one of 117 in the National Park System that charges an entrance fee. The remaining 300 sites are free to enter.

Grand Canyon South Rim

Worth it? Absolutely. However, to make a visit to the South Rim worthwhile, you need to plan to spend at least a few hours here. It can be done as a day trip from Las Vegas, but you will spend most of the day in your car (it takes 4.5 hours to drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon).