Grand Canyon Railway

Not that I found. And yes, high dollar.

It's the only game in town, so they charge what ever they want and people pay OR go home!
Good Luck & Drive Safe!

It's not only expensive but it's not worth it if you're there to visit the Grand Canyon. It's a boring train ride through scrub land and then you're only at the Canyon for about 3 hours before having to return.

For the best Grand Canyon experience stay IN the park itself at Trailer Village if you want full hookups or Mather campground if you don't. You'll be right on the Rim and the free shuttle can take you for various stops all day long.

Yes, very expensive. The drive to the South Rim from Williams is only about one hour, easy straight road, with plenty of parking at the park. Therefore, on our many trips to the Grand Canyon, we have never taken the GC Railway.
But while your in the area to spend the money for a few hours or most of the day at Bearazona. Great open animal park.

Thank XANTERRA they have a monopoly and are fighting hard to keep the government from finding an alternative provider

darsben wrote:
Thank XANTERRA they have a monopoly and are fighting hard to keep the government from finding an alternative provider

I never realized Xanterra ran the Grand Canyon Railway. Interesting.

Automobile Club Offers some packages that are reasonable. We went on a 3 night 4 day trip which included hotels, train, some meals and sightseeing tour. I felt it was well worth the price. Currently the package runs $402 per person.

Not worth the money. A camera in your face a lot. They rob you on the ticket going up and then in the middle of the trip coming back they stop the train and you are robbed by some supposed outlaws. I thought it was a very boring and tiresome trip. Very little time at the canyon.
Drive and stay as long as you want.
JMO.
Busyguy

Oh heck, since everyone wants to offer there opinion....it is worth it!!! The town of William's is fun to explore also...they sometime offer deals in conjunction with their RV Park. Have Fun...

2gypsies wrote:
It's not only expensive but it's not worth it if you're there to visit the Grand Canyon. It's a boring train ride through scrub land and then you're only at the Canyon for about 3 hours before having to return.

For the best Grand Canyon experience stay IN the park itself at Trailer Village if you want full hookups or Mather campground if you don't. You'll be right on the Rim and the free shuttle can take you for various stops all day long.

Trailer village is already booked full up for when we're going. I thought my son would like the train, especially when I saw the dome cars, but not at that price!
Thanks