grand canyon railway & Polar express

The Grand Canyon Railway has run from Williams, AZ to the Grand Canyon Village since 1901. The journey brings you through beautiful Southwestern landscapes while you enjoy several types of entertainment possibilities on your way to Grand Canyon National Park. There are choices in types of car classes to choose from and in this way, you can make your journey as luxurious or as economical as you would like. Check around the holidays for events themed to the occasion such as the Polar Express ride during the Christmas season. The journey is a total of 2 hours and during this time keep your eyes peeled for wildlife because the landscape is full of them! Look out for deer, bald eagles, California condors, and more. This is one of the most popular Grand Canyon tour experiences and is great for the whole family.

Grand Canyon Railway's train leaves from a train depot in Williams, AZ with its terminus in Grand Canyon National Park. Taking the Grand Canyon train to the park is probably one of the grandest and most fun ways to make an entrance at this Natural Wonder of the World. There are no views of the Grand Canyon from the train during the ride, but you'll be sure to get some of the most breathtaking views the world has to offer once you deboard the train and walk toward the canyon.