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.

Williams, Ariz. - Standing on a small rear train platform appreciating the Southwest scenery, I'm thankful I took Grand Canyon Railway to visit one of the seven natural Wonders of the World.

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 Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel announced the return dates for its beloved Polar Express train. The holiday train will make its official return to the tracks on Nov. 10, with rides offered ...

Passengers depart the Williams Depot bound for the log cabin depot at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. See the high desert along with the Kaibab National Forest on the 64-mile route.

Williams has long been known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon offering one of the best ways to view the majestic landmark. Home to the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel, passengers can hop aboard ...

Within 2 1/2 hours, we will have covered the 65 miles from Williams north to the Grand Canyon, the payoff at the end.We will have also gotten a glimpse of another era, when travel was more of a ...

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