Your Day Trip From Sedona To
The Grand Canyon
Experience one of the world’s seven natural wonders with a Grand Canyon road trip to remember. Orchards Inn is located just a two-hour drive from the massive formation’s South Rim, so you can make a memorable trip from Sedona to the Grand Canyon and return within the same day!
If you’re looking to avoid the drive on your own, there are a few other ways to get there. The Grand Canyon Railway offers a train that departs from Williams, AZ, twice daily, while Pink Jeep Tours also features a tour that will take you from Sedona and back. You can even travel to the Grand Canyon by plane with Westwind Air.
Ways to Explore
Once you arrive, there are many ways to experience the magnificence of the Grand Canyon. With both individual and guided group tours available, you can set out on an adventure by hiking, biking, walking, joining a Pink Jeep tour, or hopping into a helicopter. You can also stop into two visitor’s centers at the Grand Canyon if you’re looking to learn more.
The Grand Canyon South Rim
When taking I-40 W to AZ-64 N, the Grand Canyon is located about a two-hour drive away from Sedona. For the most direct route:
- Take State Route 179 and get onto I-17. After you stay on 1-17, it becomes the main street of Flagstaff. From here, when you drive under the railway line, make a left turn at the first traffic light to enter Hwy 180. Take Hwy 180 until you reach Hwy 64. Then, take Hwy 64 to the south entrance for the Grand Canyon.
- After entering at the south entrance, you can drive to the overlooks on the East Rim and walk around the main area on the South Rim. Here, you’ll be able to see the historic El Tovar Lodge, Kolb Studio, the Hopi House, and the Bright Angel trail, which leads into the Grand Canyon.