Bryce Canyon Shuttle 2025: Tips, Map, Stops + Schedule
You’re planning a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park! Hooray! But you’re not sure if you should take the Bryce Canyon shuttle or drive?
I’ve been to Bryce Canyon National Park multiple times. One of the easiest ways to get around the amphitheater area of Bryce Canyon is by taking the free Bryce Canyon shuttle.
In this guide:
- How the Bryce Canyon shuttle works
- Bryce Canyon shuttle map + where it runs and where it doesn’t
- When you’ll want your own car so you can drive through Bryce Canyon

Headed to Bryce Canyon National Park? Check out my articles on the best Bryce Canyon Hikes, a complete Bryce Canyon Travel Guide and how to get from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon.
Overview: Bryce Canyon Shuttle 2025
Here are a few quick details about the free Bryce Canyon shuttle:
- Runs from April through October
- Hours: 8 am to 6 pm (extended hours to 8 pm in summer)
- Shuttles run every 15 minutes
- Stops: 15 stops along Bryce Canyon amphitheater
- No shuttle service along Southern Scenic Drive
Bryce Canyon Shuttle Details
The Bryce Canyon shuttle is a free shuttle that does not require an advanced reservation. The shuttle provides hop-on, hop-off service to 15 different stops.
Generally, the Bryce Canyon shuttle operates from early April through late October. There is no shuttle during winter in Bryce Canyon.
Bryce Canyon shuttles operate from 8am to 6pm, and during the peak summer months it runs as late as 8pm.
You can expect the shuttle to come every 10-15 minutes, and you’re even able to track where the Bryce Canyon shuttles are. Overall, this is a very efficient system.
The only downside to the Bryce Canyon shuttle system is that it does not connect to the southernmost area of the park along the Southern Scenic Drive. Fortunately, you can drive this on your own, if you choose!
While the Southern Scenic Drive is incredible, it’s not the primary focus of the park and does not beat Bryce Amphitheater in terms of beauty.
A few important notes about the Bryce Canyon shuttle bus:
- Bryce Canyon shuttles are wheelchair accessible
- There are bike racks on the front of each shuttle that can hold up to 2 bicycles
- Pets are not allowed on Bryce Canyon shuttles
Read Next: Bryce Canyon Itinerary and Travel Guide

Bryce Canyon Shuttle Map
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the smallest parks and has only one main road. The park is divided into two sections – the Amphitheater and the Scenic Drive. It’s a small enough National Park that most people can see Bryce Canyon in one day.
The Bryce Canyon shuttle runs throughout the Amphitheater area, but it does not travel past Bryce Point.
This means that the Southern Scenic Drive portion of the park is only accessible if you use your own vehicle to drive through Bryce Canyon – there is no shuttle service here.

The Bryce Canyon shuttle makes 15 stops in total. It operates on a counterclockwise loop so plan your stops accordingly – otherwise you’ll be going through the entire loop again just to go back a few stops. A list of stops is included below.

Bryce Canyon Shuttle Stops
- Shuttle Station
- Old Bryce Town
- Best Western+ Grand
- Best Western+ Ruby’s Inn
- Ruby’s Campground
- Visitor Center
- Sunset Campground
- Bryce Point
- Inspiration Point
- Sunset Campground
- Sunset Point
- Bryce Lodge
- Sunrise Point
- Visitors Center
- Ruby’s Campground
Note: Shuttle stops 1-5 and 15 are located outside of Bryce Canyon National Park.
One of the unique differences about the Bryce Canyon shuttle system compared to other National Parks is that it includes pick-up and drop-off locations outside of the park.
This means you don’t have to wait in the long entrance lines at the gate (you do still have to pay the entrance fee, though) and you have access to larger overflow parking lots beyond the park boundaries that are still connected to the free Bryce Canyon shuttle system.
How To Use The Bryce Canyon Shuttle
The Bryce Canyon shuttle starts at Shuttle Station, which is located outside of Bryce Canyon National Park in Bryce Canyon City.
You must show proof of park admission (either a paid ticket or an America The Beautiful pass for your party) when boarding.
The shuttle stops at 15 different stops and takes 50-minutes to complete its loop.
I recommend that you board the shuttle at either Shuttle Station (Stop #1) or at the Visitors Center (Stop #6).
You can park your own vehicle at either stop, but keep in mind that the shuttle parking at the Visitors Center is across the street and you cannot park at the Visitors Center. Parking at the Visitors Center is limited to 1-hour which makes it a poor option for anyone riding the shuttle.
Pro Tip: If you plan to watch the sunrise at Bryce Canyon you’ll have to drive in with your own vehicle because the shuttle won’t be running that early.

Can You Drive Through Bryce Canyon?
Yes, you can drive through Bryce Canyon with your own vehicle. In general, Bryce Canyon is an easy park to drive in. It has fewer crowds due to its smaller size, and ample parking at many of the trailheads so there is typically not much parking congestion or traffic.
Additionally, many areas of Bryce Canyon are extremely walkable. Most of the primary viewpoints are along the amphitheater rim which makes them all within walking distance to each other.
Biking is also a popular way to get around Bryce Canyon.
Final Thoughts – Bryce Canyon Shuttle Or Drive?
The Bryce Canyon shuttle system is one of the easiest in all the National Parks I’ve visited. It’s easy to ride, the tracking is helpful but even without it you won’t wait more than 15 minutes for the next shuttle, and there are no transfers required.
The largest drawback to the Bryce Canyon shuttle is that it does not go past Bryce Point, so if you have plans to see the Southern Scenic Drive you’ll have to take your own vehicle.
When to use the Bryce Canyon shuttle:
- You’re planning longer day hikes
- You’re visiting the park during the busy season and don’t want to waste time looking for parking
When to drive your own vehicle through Bryce Canyon:
- You plan to arrive early, before 8 am
- You want to drive the Southern Scenic Drive and see points past Bryce Point (Yovimpa and Rainbow Point)
- You’re visiting Bryce Canyon after October and before April
FAQs: Bryce Canyon Shuttle 2025
These are a few additional details about the Bryce Canyon shuttle system.
Can You Drive Your Own Car Through Bryce Canyon National Park?
Yes, you can drive your own car through Bryce Canyon National Park. There are no restrictions as to where or when you can enter with your own vehicle.
Parking within Bryce Canyon National Park is first-come, first-serve and some areas popular fill by 8 am.
Is There A Shuttle From Bryce Point To Rainbow Point?
No, there is no Bryce Canyon shuttle from Bryce Point to Rainbow Point. The last stop serviced by the shuttle is Bryce Point.
Rainbow Point is past Bryce Point along the Southern Scenic Drive, which is beyond the shuttle route. However, you can drive this portion of the park in your own vehicle.
How Long Does it Take to Drive the Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive?
It takes 45-minutes to drive from the Visitors Center to Yovimpa Point at the end of Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive and I recommend you plan for 2-3 hours total on the road, including stops and overlooks.
I have found it’s best to drive all the way to the end, and then use the pull-offs on your way back to see the viewpoints along the route.
The viewpoints are all located on the East side of the road, which means you’ll be aligned to easily pull into them on your return route instead of having to cross oncoming traffic each time.
Where Do I Park to Get on the Shuttle?
You can park anywhere in the park along the shuttle route to take the Bryce Canyon shuttle, but the best place to park is either the Shuttle Station (Stop #1 located outside of Bryce Canyon National Park) or at the Visitors Center (Stop #2).
It’s important to note that the Visitors Center parking for shuttle riders is across the street from the Visitors Center itself. Parking adjacent to the Visitors Center is limited to 1-hour only and is not for shuttle riders.
If you park at Shuttle Station you’ll have to show a printed or digital copy of your pre-purchased admission pass (or your America The Beautiful National Parks Pass). If you park at the Visitors Center you may experience long lines at the park entrance.