Grand Canyon to Disneyland... - The DIS Discussion Forums

OFF TO WDW! · 07-03-2011, 09:27 AM

O.K., Here is my dilemma. our family is wondering how do we go from N.J. To Grand Canyon (not sure where to fly into), and then get from Grand Canyon to Disneyland?

We have two available days and know we won't be going out west so we want to consider this. Also, how far is the "Hoover Dam" and is out out of the way?

Is there a train that goes from Grand Canyon area to Anaheim?

Sorry for the confusion but wanted to get some opinions on the logistics of doing this and is it worth it for two days?

Thanks!

hsmamato2 · 07-03-2011, 12:22 PM

I've been reading, and I think flying into Phoenix is closest,about a 3.5 hr drive to canyon- hoover dam is about 3.5 hrs west of GC- then Vegas another 40 minutes- and I believe theres a bus that runs from Vegas-Anaheim all the time think it's called Lux bus...hope this helps! so you could fly in,see GC- head west,and grab a bus or drive to Anaheim.....

cagirl4life · 07-03-2011, 12:41 PM

Phoenix or Las Vegas will be your best bet to fly into to go to the GC. As far a trains go there is not one from the GC to Anaheim, but there is one from Flagstaff to LA which then you can connect to Anaheim it is an all night one though. Driving would be a better bet, quicker and usually cheaper. It's like a 8 hour drive I think. Hoover dam is not far from the GC you just go through Kingman off the I-40 and its not far from there. There is also buses that run from Flagstaff (Greyhound). For something else to do consider Flagstaff and some of the small towns along route 66. Also Sedona and Oak Creek is not far from the GC.

EeyoreJMH · 07-04-2011, 08:39 AM

We're doing the same thing in August, just from Boston. We found that Southwest had really good rates to Phoenix, so we're flying there.

The only thing we're stuck on now is the rental car. The rates from the Phoenix airport are crazy because of the airport fees. We're not getting in until 6:00, which makes renting offsite a challenge. My advice if you want to rent a car is to arrive md-afternoon so you can rent from one of the offsite locations. Enterprise is about 10 minutes away in Tempe.

hsmamato2 · 07-04-2011, 10:31 AM

the car rental prices one way form PHX are pretty bad.....

07-03-2011, 09:27 AM	#1
OFF TO WDW! Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 245	Grand Canyon to Disneyland... O.K., Here is my dilemma. our family is wondering how do we go from N.J. To Grand Canyon (not sure where to fly into), and then get from Grand Canyon to Disneyland? We have two available days and know we won't be going out west so we want to consider this. Also, how far is the "Hoover Dam" and is out out of the way? Is there a train that goes from Grand Canyon area to Anaheim? Sorry for the confusion but wanted to get some opinions on the logistics of doing this and is it worth it for two days? Thanks!

07-03-2011, 12:41 PM	#3
cagirl4life with just a little bit of pixie dust.... you can FLY! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: arizona Posts: 119	Phoenix or Las Vegas will be your best bet to fly into to go to the GC. As far a trains go there is not one from the GC to Anaheim, but there is one from Flagstaff to LA which then you can connect to Anaheim it is an all night one though. Driving would be a better bet, quicker and usually cheaper. It's like a 8 hour drive I think. Hoover dam is not far from the GC you just go through Kingman off the I-40 and its not far from there. There is also buses that run from Flagstaff (Greyhound). For something else to do consider Flagstaff and some of the small towns along route 66. Also Sedona and Oak Creek is not far from the GC. __________________ Peace, Love and !!! Callie (22) DL: to many times to count WDW: July 1998 (Off Site); February 2006 (CBR); April 2006 (AS Sports); February 2007 (ASM); February 2008 (ASM); April 2008 (CBR); June 2008 (SSR); January 2010 (AS Sports)

07-04-2011, 08:39 AM	#4
EeyoreJMH DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 500	We're doing the same thing in August, just from Boston. We found that Southwest had really good rates to Phoenix, so we're flying there. The only thing we're stuck on now is the rental car. The rates from the Phoenix airport are crazy because of the airport fees. We're not getting in until 6:00, which makes renting offsite a challenge. My advice if you want to rent a car is to arrive md-afternoon so you can rent from one of the offsite locations. Enterprise is about 10 minutes away in Tempe. __________________ May 2012: Post-conference WDW September 2012: Vero Beach December 2012: Holiday fun at BLT and BW

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Sponsored Links
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

07-03-2011, 12:22 PM	#2
hsmamato2 Tink in Training-Good Girl,Bad temper Little house on the prairie was the HEIGHT of t.v Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,705	I've been reading, and I think flying into Phoenix is closest,about a 3.5 hr drive to canyon- hoover dam is about 3.5 hrs west of GC- then Vegas another 40 minutes- and I believe theres a bus that runs from Vegas-Anaheim all the time think it's called Lux bus...hope this helps! so you could fly in,see GC- head west,and grab a bus or drive to Anaheim.....

07-04-2011, 10:31 AM	#5
hsmamato2 Tink in Training-Good Girl,Bad temper Little house on the prairie was the HEIGHT of t.v Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,705	the car rental prices one way form PHX are pretty bad.....