Grand Canyon Railway Train Tickets in Flagstaff booking from $127.11

Grand Canyon Railway Train Tickets

Overview

Step aboard the Grand Canyon Railway for a trip to the majestic Grand Canyon you'll never forget. Feel the rumble of a vintage train as the engine chugs 65-miles (approximately 105 km) across the beautiful Northern Arizona countryside. The train offers kaleidoscopic views of the San Francisco Peaks and rolls through valleys adorned in wild flowers, dense pine forests, high desert plains and small canyons.

City: Flagstaff

Wed 25 Dec

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What's Included

Sales tax

Round trip train (coach or first class)

National Park service fees (USD15)

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The train can accommodate a motorized scooter if it is no wider than 25 inches. There is a special lift to lift the scooter onto the train.
Please note: Arizona doesn't observe Day Light Savings and switches between MST (Mountain Standard Time) and PST (Pacific Standard Time) depending on the season.
Post COVID-19 Safety Updates - We politely request that you refrain from taking this tour should you start displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or if you are at a high risk of contracting the disease. Please ensure 1 person per group wait in line for ticket exchange. Face masks will be highly recommended. Social distancing will be practiced on train platform and on the train. Seating on board the train will be limited to maximize social distancing, and guests will be asked to promptly take their seat keeping aisles clear and to remain seated except to use restrooms.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (399)

sandramerwin

Jul 2018

If you want a memorable way to get to the Grand Canyon then this is your ticket. We took Coach on the way out and Dome car on the way back. Both were very comfortable, but the Dome car comes with snacks and soda. Both ways entertainers sang for you. On the way back added entertainment was from Train Robbers. I highly recommend taking the Grand Canyon Railway for the 60 miles from Williams to Grand Canyon Village.

John C

Jul 2018

Since I first came to the Grand Canyon In 1985 I’ve wanted to take the train to it from Williams. So when the service came back I added it to my bucket list. When I found out they were running steam...well I was super excited. Unfortunately, dreams and reality are vastly different things. First, they cancelled steam due to fire dangers. There were no apologies, just a “hey it’s not our fault”. Once we arrived at the ticket desk we reminded them I was limited mobility. He said there would be an ADA van at the depot which would take me to my final destination. Once it was time to board I was shocked to discover my coach was at the front of the train and I would have to walk the entire length. My guess is I walked a tenth of a mile. This was much too far of a walk for me, but I toughed it out. Our tour guide to the Grand Canyon was Dennis and he provided some great commentary. However, for some unknown reason he covered two different coaches. Therefore, we missed an advanced “heads up” on the best sights to photograph. Dennis did bring around newspapers and cold glasses of water. If there was a shining star on our trip, he was it. The scenery on the trip was typical southwestern. All vestibules were closed and there were no open viewing cars so pictures of the train on a curve were almost impossible. Water spotted coach windows made for mediocre photos from inside the coach. Having guitar players on the train was a great touch. The musician on the way out was okay, but JJ on the return trip was phenomenal! He had everyone in the coach singing. Once at the Grand Canyon Depot I had to walk the entire length of the train again to reach the depot. The mobility assistance van at the depot was full so the driver suggested I take the nearby village tram. This didn’t work out as the next two trams were full. Therefore, I walked up multiple flights of stairs and about a quarter mile to my lodge. This was a total disabilities accommodation failure. The return trip was no different as I walked the entire length of the train to reach my coach. Temperatures were approaching 100 degrees and I made numerous stops to rest. I was weak and pouring with sweat by the time I boarded my train coach. Our tour guide on the return trip told us he would not be providing commentary as we probably didn’t want to hear him yammering. A passenger asked if he would give us a heads up on two particular spots she missed on the way out. He said he would, but we never heard from him again until we reached Williams. In my opinion having him on board was no value added. They did stage a robbery at the end of the trip with the intention of getting a voluntary dollar from you. The trip photographer also came to see if you wanted your trip photo for $35. Back in Williams I walked the entire length of the train a fourth time to reach my car. In terms of mobility accommodation I would give the Grand Canyon Railway an F and advise others so afflicted to either steer clear or tough it out.

DorMart

Jul 2018

We did this as a side trip off our Route 66 roadtrip and stayed at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel as part of the package. The day starts with a cowboy "show" before everyone boards the train. We opted for the first class carriage which was extremely comfortable and had loads of legroom. Tina, the host, provided commentary and information on the destination as well as telling some of the worst jokes I've heard in a long time! She was funny though. There was complimentary pastries, juice and drinks on the journey up and cheese, cold meats and soft drinks provided on the journey back down. You could also have paid-for alcoholic drinks served at the seat if you wanted. Entertainment both ways on the journey was in the form of a couple of singers who were entertaining and could hold a tune. And on the return journey there was a mock holdup which was fun. It's a slow train (max 40mph) and takes around 2.5 hrs each way by the time you've boarded etc. and you get about three hours at the Grand Canyon itself. You have the option of a paid-for bus tour when you get there but we didn't bother with that. My only criticism would be the fact that, as others have mentioned here, you're made to feel a little obliged to tip every step of the way; first the singers, then the cowboys and finally the host who, as we approached home, put on a pair of white gloves and worked her way through the carriage shaking everyone's hand... maybe it's cos I'm British but I'd rather have left a tip unprompted on the way out. BUT, don't let that put you off - it's a great day out and a fantastic way to get to the Grand Canyon. Tip: If you're over 50, join the AARP for a modest fee to get a pretty good discount on the hotel and train ticket price, even if you're from outside the USA!

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