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.
Inclusions
- Round trip train (coach or first class)
- National Park service fees (USD15)
- Sales tax
What to expect
This exciting and scenic ride begins at the historic 1908 Williams Depot where you will be entertained by a Wild West shootout featuring the Cataract Creek Gang in an outdoor theater. Shop in one of two gift shops, or enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast (not included) before departure at the Grand Depot Cafe next to the depot.
Then, hear the train whistle pierce the fresh morning air, beckoning passengers for a trip on the old iron horse to the Grand Canyon. Uniformed coach attendants provide you with white-gloved courtesy and service. Aboard the train, enjoy the tunes of strolling musicians who conduct sing-a-longs, an Old West train robbery, and the antics of western characters as they recreate train travel as it was back in 1901.
This train will arrive into the historic 1910 Grand Canyon Depot, the only remaining log depot still in operation in the United States. Buildings like the El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House and Bright Angel Lodge salute arriving guests as you pull into the station and disembark from the train.
Choose between coach class seating which are streamline era coaches built in the 1950's and are air-conditioned and heated in the cooler months. Soft drinks and bottled water are available for purchase on board. Upgrade to first class and enjoy the opulence of oversized, reclining seats with extra-large viewing windows and at-seat cocktail service (no host bar) aboard First Class. Cars are air-conditioned and you can help yourself to complimentary morning refreshments of fresh fruits, pastries, juices, teas and coffee. Enjoy snacks from the buffet on the afternoon trip.
Please note: adult prices include a USD15 National Park Fee.
Then, hear the train whistle pierce the fresh morning air, beckoning passengers for a trip on the old iron horse to the Grand Canyon. Uniformed coach attendants provide you with white-gloved courtesy and service. Aboard the train, enjoy the tunes of strolling musicians who conduct sing-a-longs, an Old West train robbery, and the antics of western characters as they recreate train travel as it was back in 1901.
This train will arrive into the historic 1910 Grand Canyon Depot, the only remaining log depot still in operation in the United States. Buildings like the El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House and Bright Angel Lodge salute arriving guests as you pull into the station and disembark from the train.
Choose between coach class seating which are streamline era coaches built in the 1950's and are air-conditioned and heated in the cooler months. Soft drinks and bottled water are available for purchase on board. Upgrade to first class and enjoy the opulence of oversized, reclining seats with extra-large viewing windows and at-seat cocktail service (no host bar) aboard First Class. Cars are air-conditioned and you can help yourself to complimentary morning refreshments of fresh fruits, pastries, juices, teas and coffee. Enjoy snacks from the buffet on the afternoon trip.
Please note: adult prices include a USD15 National Park Fee.
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
pat b
November 2021
Clean train and nice staff. Snacks and drinks only due to covid. Slow and easy ride but there is nothing to see but scrub lands.
Clean train and nice staff. Snacks and drinks only due to covid. Slow and easy ride but there is nothing to see but scrub lands.Diane B
April 2022
The man who assisted in our car was excellent. Enjoyed the buffet on each leg. The singers were great. The bank robbers were fun.
The man who assisted in our car was excellent. Enjoyed the buffet on each leg. The singers were great. The bank robbers were fun.Alison_H
April 2022
We had a great time riding into the Grand Canyon. The train was well kept, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and the live music was really fun.
We had a great time riding into the Grand Canyon. The train was well kept, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and the live music was really fun.lwilliams7809
April 2022
We bought the train ticket and the bus tour and the lunch buffet. We got the train ride only, because we were told they were sold out for the bus tour and lunch buffet. We later were told by the train conductor they did have room for us, but we had already had a handicap van take my husband a...
We bought the train ticket and the bus tour and the lunch buffet. We got the train ride only, because we were told they were sold out for the bus tour and lunch buffet. We later were told by the train conductor they did have room for us, but we had already had a handicap van take my husband and I to the restaurant to wait for the train to go back, because we could not walk around.Cary_B
April 2022
The views of the southern rim of the Grand Canyon were spectacular! Our PSA, Teryl, was great. You can tell she really loves her job and the stories she had to tell along the way were fun an interesting. One suggestion to improve reboarding would be to let the passengers who are in A-E cars that ...
The views of the southern rim of the Grand Canyon were spectacular! Our PSA, Teryl, was great. You can tell she really loves her job and the stories she had to tell along the way were fun an interesting. One suggestion to improve reboarding would be to let the passengers who are in A-E cars that there is one car for getting back on the train and then have a sign on that door with all the letters and then letter each car from the inside. That would save frustration for tired passengers. Thanks!MITCHELN
April 2022
We went on the Pullman Car and enjoyed the experience even tho it was a bit advanced for a 4 year old and his 16 month old brother. I rather enjoyed not having to drive that distance from the freeway for a change and then do all the road stops after for pictures. The stay at the canyon was just...
We went on the Pullman Car and enjoyed the experience even tho it was a bit advanced for a 4 year old and his 16 month old brother. I rather enjoyed not having to drive that distance from the freeway for a change and then do all the road stops after for pictures. The stay at the canyon was just enough if you are like me and been there 5-6 times. Spring Break crowds and the middle of the day made for few pictures without someone else in them but it was ok. The awe and beauty of the canyon were on display with clear skies and lower temperatures.