Nearby:

• Parking Lot C
• Ranger Operations Building
• US Magistrate's Office

Parking Lot C, often one of the last public parking areas to fill during busy days, is a small lot with 38 spaces. The Ranger Operations Building and the US Magistrate's Office adjoin Parking Lot C.

Historic Note: during the 1930's, the Visitor Center, General Store and US Post Office were located here. 

This location is within walking distance of:

• Historic Livery Barn (1907) and Corral. If you cross the road and follow the sidewalk west, you can walk by the barn and see Xanterra's mules resting up for their next trip into the canyon.

• Following the sidewalk a bit further to the west, is the Community Building (1935) on the right, then across the road, Parking Lot D is visible on the left. On the far side of Lot D is the Backcountry Information Center that provides hiking information and overnight backcountry permits. Crossing the railroad tracks to Maswik Lodge with lodging, dining services, and a gift shop. There are additional Village (Blue) Route bus stops at Maswik Lodge and the Backcountry Information Center. 

• A walk northeast from the Center Road shuttle stop, crosses a wooden footbridge, then along the railroad tracks will bring you to the historic Train Depot (1909).  

• Past the Train Depot, a short walk up the stairs, or separate accessible paved ramp, up the hill will take you to El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House, Verkamps Visitor Center, (1905-1906) and a fine view of Grand Canyon. There are 3 additional Village (Blue) Route bus stops on the canyon side of the tracks, if you don't feel like walking back to this stop by Parking Lot C you can take the bus. 

Village (Blue) Route - Spring Schedule

March 1, through May 24, 2024
50 minutes round trip (without getting off the bus)

First bus is at 7 am, and the last bus is 9 pm

• 7:00 am to 10:30 am (every 15 minutes)
• 10:30 am to 7:30 pm (every 10 minutes)
• 7:30 PM to 9:00 pm (every 20 minutes)
• Visitors dining in Grand Canyon Village need to be at a bus stop no later than 8:30 pm

Route Information

The Village (Blue) Route is a loop route that will take approximately 50 minutes to return to the same location. From the Center Road shuttle stop, the bus travels east, making stops at the following locations:

• Village East
• Shrine of the Ages (Eastbound)
• Mather Campground
• Trailer Village
• Market Plaza (Eastbound)
• Grand Canyon Visitor Center
• Market Plaza (Westbound)
• Shrine of the Ages (Westbound)
• Train Depot and El Tovar Hotel
• Bright Angel Lodge
• Hermits Rest Route Transfer
• Maswik Lodge
• Backcountry Information Center
• Center Road

Shuttle Bus Rules

• No eating or open drink containers.

• No pets allowed on shuttle buses. Service dogs are permitted (as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act).

• Shuttle buses are equipped with ramps and space to carry passengers in wheelchairs. Please note that wheelchairs larger than 30 inches wide by 48 inches long (76 cm x 122 cm) cannot be accommodated on shuttle buses, and most motorized scooters will not fit.

• Collapse strollers before entering the shuttle bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove baby-back carriers when seated.

• Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three bicycles, but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or children's bicycles with wheels less than 16 inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unload their bicycles from the front-facing rack.

• Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.