I have driven to the Grand Canyon before several years ago. This time we went with another couple in our family and decided to try the Grand Canyon Railway. By leaving the driving to them, we had 2 hours up and back to enjoy each other, talking and discussing the views and having fun with the group in our railcar. It was relaxing and fun! A cash snack car is available, but we chose to pack a few snacks and a picnic lunch to enjoy with the best views of the Canyon. There are several options of rail cars to ride so you can work within a budget. We chose coach. If you have a National Parks Pass and some other discounts available, you will save some money. There is a little western show outside before you get on the train and a gift shop for souvenirs at the station. The entertainers and staff on the train are a lively group that kept us laughing and sharing information what to see, where to eat, and timelines to remember. Each one we talked to answered questions and were friendly. The only inconvenience we had was due to our own disabilities and if we had asked a few more questions before leaving the train to explore the Grand Canyon, I’m sure we could have found reasonable accommodations- such as when we got off the train, we were so excited to be there, we didn’t realize it was quite a ways to walk to the shuttle bus that we were intending to ride around and get off and on to see the best views. We were on a schedule of 3 1/2hrs to eat lunch and see the views before we had to get back on the train. Two of us should have brought a walking stick or cane because the ground is uneven causing us to walk slower. Just something you should be aware of. The train promptly left the station at 9:30am from Williams, AZ and we got there at noon. The train left Grand Canyon promptly at 3:30pm to return to Williams. We got back to our car at 6pm. I highly recommend the train if you want to relax and enjoy the ride if you are willing to see some of the most spectacular views and can stay within the timeline schedule. If you want to hike and explore longer, it’s best to drive yourself or stay overnight at the Canyon and ride the train back another day. You can book one way or round trip on the train. It runs everyday all year round except Christmas Day.