On Sept. 17, 1901, the first passengers boarded the train from Williams, Arizona, taking them directly to the Grand Canyon South Rim in three hours; prior to the railway, visitors would embark on ...

Departure Point: The journey begins at the Grand Canyon Railway Depot in Williams, AZ. Departure Time: The train departs daily at 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time (except during November/December when it ...

The Grand Canyon Railway was reestablished in 1989 and takes more than 225,000 people each year from Williams to the South Rim. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Grand Canyon Railway offers a year-round schedule from the historic depot in Williams, AZ, to the South Rim, plus Polar Express rides at Christmas.

The pre-train performance put on by the Grand Canyon Railway. Monica Humphries/Business Insider A group of cowboy actors lined an Old West-style set and acted out a cliché shootout.

The train ride takes about two hours and 15 minutes, compared to an hour by car. Passengers have about 3 ½ hours to explore the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

The Grand Canyon Railway was re-established in 1989 and takes more than 225,000 people each year from Williams to the South Rim. Is it worth taking the train to the Grand Canyon?

Steam engine No. 4960 was built in 1906 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works to haul iron ore and other freight in the Midwest. It was purchased by Grand Canyon Railway in 1989. In 1996, it was ...

The train ride, which lasts two hours and 15 minutes, provides gorgeous views of the prairies and pine forests as guests travel to Grand Canyon National Park. Guests can choose from one of six ...