Is the dome car worth it on the Grand Canyon railway?

We loved the top of the world view from the dome car and did feel that it was worth the extra money for our one time only experience, but you can save a little by purchasing a dome ticket to the Grand Canyon and then purchasing a lesser class ticket for your trip back to Williams. Helpful?



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The views you'll have from the train will be the same boring high desert views that you'll get from the car, except the train will take 3 hours whereas your car will only take an hour. That's time that you could better spend at Grand Canyon National Park on the rim, exeriencing the canyon.”

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The Grand Canyon Railroad is one of the best ways to get to the Grand Canyon. The train begins the journey to the Grand Canyon from downtown Williams, Arizona. Board the train and leave the hard work to the conductor. A two hour, 15 minute trip, the train takes you along Arizona's beautiful desert landscape.

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The journey is a total of 2 hours and during this time keep your eyes peeled for wildlife because the landscape is full of them! Look out for deer, bald eagles, California condors, and more! This is one of the most popular Grand Canyon tour experiences and is great for the whole family.

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Do you pack your own food for the day? - Grand Canyon Railway. “Do you pack your own food for the day?” Yes, you can bring your own food. We packed snacks for the two hour ride, but they do have a snack store on the train.

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There is just one scenic drive open to private cars on the South Rim, Desert View Drive. The 23 mile (37 km) long Desert View Drive features marvelous panoramic views of Grand Canyon and the Colorado River.

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It's 64 miles each way to Grand Canyon National Park; nearly 130 miles round trip and at speeds up to 40 mph.

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Grand Canyon Railway departs each day from the historic Williams Depot, located at the south end of the rail line. Built in 1908 by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, the depot was an oasis for travelers heading to and from California along the main line running from Los Angeles to Chicago.

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Here are some of the best ways to avoid the long wait at the Grand Canyon south entrance station:
  1. Arrive Early. ...
  2. Stay Inside the Park. ...
  3. Take the Grand Canyon Shuttle from Tusayan. ...
  4. Enter the Grand Canyon South Rim from the East. ...
  5. Visit Grand Canyon by Train. ...
  6. See the Grand Canyon from the Air.


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With just one day at the Grand Canyon South Rim, you can see several viewpoints and even hike into the canyon. Unless you want a super relaxed Grand Canyon vacation on the rim or an adventurous rafting trip down below, one to three days at the Grand Canyon is usually enough time for the highlights.

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Many consider the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to be the authentic Grand Canyon experience. It features vast, expansive views often seen in popular media. From the South Rim, you can experience close to two-dozen unique views of the Grand Canyon, many with sweeping views of the Colorado River.

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It really depends on what you want to see and do! Some visitors stop by a couple of viewpoints and arrive and leave within a day but there are so many more fantastic things to do at the Grand Canyon. We recommend spending at least one full day at the Grand Canyon South Rim and ideally two if time permits.

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The Grand Canyon's Most Difficult Named Trail Much of the Nankoweap Trail skirts cliffs that are hundreds of feet high.

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You may find the difference in 1st class vs 2nd class rail features and amenities preferable as we did. What is this? Eurail First Class vs Second Class – For the extra expense, you'll find first class seating more comfortable and generally less crowded. There is more legroom and more room for your luggage.

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Spring (March-May) Spring and fall (the “shoulder seasons”) are often considered the best times of year to visit the Grand Canyon because daytime temperatures are typically lower and crowds are generally thinner.

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Every visitor to Grand Canyon West is required to purchase a General Admission ticket. Optional activities, such as Skywalk, helicopter, boat tours and zipline tours can be purchased at an additional cost. Explore ticket options, including bundled savings opportunities.

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