Grand Canyon Railway Train Tickets
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Sales tax
Round trip train (coach or first class)
National Park service fees (USD15)
Gratuities
Meals
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Coach Class + Tour w/ Lunch
Coach class roundtrip rail trip with 1.5-hour tour and buffet lunch; includes National Park Service fee.
First Class + Tour w/ Lunch
First class roundtrip rail trip with 1.5-hour tour and buffet lunch; includes National Park Service fee.
Coach Class Train with Tour
Coach class roundtrip rail trip with 1.5-hour tour; includes National Park Service fee.
First Class Train + Tour
First class roundtrip rail trip with 1.5-hour tour; includes National Park Service fee.
First Class Roundtrip Train
First class roundtrip Train Ticket; includes National Park Service fee.
Coach Class Roundtrip Train
Coach class Roundtrip Train Ticket; includes National Park Service fee.
Reviews
750 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spring Grand Canyon Excursion
Peyton W,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The train ride from Williams to the Canyon was great fun! Johnny Arizona was the perfect host! Joe the bus driver was knowledgeable and shared interesting stories. The Canyon is so beautiful and this was a stress-free way to see a piece of it. Worth the cost and highly recommended.
Great experience thanks to Sheryl! All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
bart2-1-86,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The train ride was an awesome experience and we have to thank our PSA Sheryl on Coach A because she made the experience so much fun. You can see that she truly loves her job and the train.
Nice Trip
V8500GFpeterj,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Grand Canyon Railway: the ride is OK, You actually can have a nice view after about an hour due to the fact that the first hour you go through the grassland until you come into the forest area. Good for kids.
Choo Choo
Valerie M,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun and beautiful experience. Jovan our host was funny and very attentive. The snacks and drinks were a good assortment. Would highly recommend
Great hostess Sheryl in box D
I7213SPsallyr,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great trip. Sheryl our coach hostess was the best. She was funny and very knowledgeable about everything along the way and also about the park. Kids loved her. She needs a raise and you can tell she loves her job.
It was a great experience...
Richard W,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience has a great time very well done no issues except I was charged for park fees and we have a lifetime military pass for America the Beautiful and we’re charged thirty dollars extra than I should have paid the clerk at the ticket counter didn’t know what to do
We enjoyed the train...
Oscar F,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the train ride. Wish we had more time at the canyons. Felt a little rushed for sightseeing, but understandable due to train schedule. We all had a great time, and recommend it to anyone
Outstanding Train Trip to the Grand Canyon.
Michele M,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great day from start to finish. The entertainment on train was great and the best part was Craig, our Conductor. He was so personable his interaction with everyone in our car, especially kids. We also had a drinks in before having a wonderful lunch. All the staff was 1st rate and we loved our waitress, who got us out to train on time.
Wonderful Experience at the Canyon!
Traveler706263,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on the train with Nancy as our guide as well as on the Grand Bus Tour. Buying the VIP pkg with the Grand tour is by far the way to see the Canyon!
Grand Canyon Railroad is a must do.!!
casey u,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did not expect this. We had had the best guide Caleb who is so friendly and has so much kindness, and knowledge, and just was such a pleasure. We didn't expect the entertainment and the history and the show and tell. We also didn't expect to be in a train robbery either. Top of the line good time and the best day ever!!!
From US$135.21
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