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This fall ride, stay, and save with the exclusive 3-night Canyon Rails Getaway Package
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The childhood Christmas classic comes to life at the Grand Canyon Railway
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Grand Canyon Railway Hotel – 3-Diamond comfort, indoor pool, charismatic bar, walking distance from downtown and Route 66.
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Ride like a baron – take your group in a private rail car
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Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is life-changing. The train is the grandest entrance to the Grand Canyon.
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Make a Grand Trip the Grandest
The historic Grand Canyon Railway departs daily from Williams, Arizona to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Enhance your Grand Canyon experience with an entertaining train ride featuring western musicians and cowboy characters on vintage rail cars. You can plan a whole vacation – we offer many packages that include lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and inside Grand Canyon National Park. Plan your adventure today!
Williams, Arizona is at nearly 7,000 feet elevation amongst the largest Ponederosa Pine forest in the world. The temperatures are much cooler than the desert – beat the heat in Northern Arizona!
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All Aboard for Fun!
Since 1901, the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel has been taking passengers on a fabled journey to the heart of one of the seven wonders of the world. Grand Canyon Railway is more than just a mode of transportation: it’s a trip back in time on lovingly restored rail cars with entertaining musicians and the antics of cowboy characters. Out your window, the terrain changes from high desert to prairie, prairie to pine. It’s a view that’s ever-changing until you come across a view so brilliant, it could very well change you.
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Does the Bell Ring for You?
Every winter the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express comes to life on a journey from the nighttime wilderness of Williams, Arizona, to the enchanted beauty of “the North Pole”—where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting with a keepsake present for every good boy and girl. You’ll be smiling from ear to ear, as you watch children’s faces light up when the train arrives, and enjoy hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies while listening to this timeless story.
Make the Holidays Magical
Escape to the Grand Canyon with the Canyon Rails Getaway Package
This fall ride, stay, and save with the exclusive 3-night Canyon Rails Getaway Package
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All Aboard the Polar Express
The childhood Christmas classic comes to life at the Grand Canyon Railway – 2024 dates are available!
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Departing Daily from Williams, AZ
The train departs daily at 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time (except during November/December when it leaves at 8:30 a.m.) and returns to Williams at 5:45 p.m.(except during November/December when it returns at 4:45 p.m.). Enjoy more than 3 hours at the canyon as the train drops you right in the Historic Village at the South Rim.
Schedule
6 Ways to Ride
Explore each class of train service. Lovingly restored to their former glory, each class is distinctly unique.
Train Classes
Charter Your Own Private Car
The Railway offers private charters. Choose your car(s) – you get the whole space for your private party.
Private Charters
Entertaining
Enjoy a Wild West Shootout before the train departs. Then, keep your eyes open for bandits…. Enjoy the tunes of the West during the ride.
Entertaining Ride
Stay Walking Distance from Downtown and Route 66
Riding the rails to the canyon is just one part of an unforgettable Grand Canyon experience. Whether you need lodging at both ends of our line or you’re driving an RV, Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel will take great care of you and even your pets! Our hotel and RV park are located adjacent to the historic Williams Depot and a couple blocks from downtown Williams and “The Mother Road” – Route 66. Plus, with a variety of Grand Canyon vacation deals to choose from, we’ll also save you money in the process.
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The AAA 3-Diamond Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
The 298-room 3-diamond Grand Canyon Railway Hotel offers convenient lodging right next door to the train station. Enjoy an indoor pool and a location that’s walking distance to downtown and Route 66.
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All Aboard on The Polar Express
Travel on a magical train ride to see Santa at the North Pole. The Polar Express departs this winter. Does the bell still ring for you?
The Polar Express
Grand Canyon Railway RV Park
Adjacent to the train depot is our 124-site RV Park – walking distance to downtown and Route 66.
RV Park
Historic Williams Depot
Built in 1908 the Williams Depot has sent off trains for more than a century and is an attraction unto itself. It’s now the ticket counter, a retail shop and coffee house.
Williams Depot
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Departing Daily from Williams, Arizona
About 3 hours from Phoenix or Las Vegas, getting to Williams is easy.
Phoenix to Grand Canyon Road Trip
Here’s a suggested way to see the Grand Canyon state, originating from the Phoenix area.
Road Trip from Phoenix
Directions
Williams, Arizona is located off Interstate 40. The famed Route 66 runs right through downtown.
Directions
LA to the Grand Canyon Road Trip
If you’re traveling from the West Coast, here is an itinerary to help with your planning.
Road Trip from LA
Planning Resources
Make the most of your trip to the grandest of canyons. Here are resources to help.
Planning Resources
Travel by RV
The Grand Canyon Railway RV Park is an ideal place to stay if you’re traveling in an RV.
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