As of October 2020
Zion National Park Shuttle
The Zion Shuttle operates within Zion National Park, beginning at the visitor center, just north of the Springdale park entrance. It typically comes every 10-15 minutes, though schedules can vary based on the time of day and the season. There are nine stops, and it takes roughly 45 minutes to complete the whole 7.7-mile route.
Zion Shuttle Stops
- Zion Canyon Visitor Center
- Zion Human History Museum
- Canyon Junction
- Court of the Patriarchs
- Zion Lodge
- The Grotto
- Weeping Rock
- Big Bend
- Temple of Sinawava
Springdale Shuttle to Zion
The Springdale Shuttle (also called the town shuttle) provides service from the town of Springdale to Zion National Park. It stops at nine locations in Springdale, and picks up and drops off at the park's pedestrian and bike entrance at Zion Canyon Village. The shuttle route is approximately three miles long with stops made every quarter to half a mile. The town shuttle is the best option for visitors with overnight stays in Springdale.
Springdale Shuttle Stops
- Zion Canyon Village
- Cafe Soleil, Thai Sapa, Cliffrose
- Flanigan’s Inn
- Desert Pearl Inn
- Zion Pizza & Noodle Co.
- Bumbleberry Inn
- Hampton Inn/Holiday Inn Express
- Driftwood Lodge
- Silver Bear Enterprises
- Majestic View Lodge
Shuttle and Park Info
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Shuttle Schedule
Typically, both shuttles run regularly from March through November, on weekends in February and the last week in December. Shuttles can arrive at the stops every seven minutes during the busiest days. The Scenic Drive is closed to private vehicles when the shuttle operates.
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Shuttle Tickets & Fees
The Zion National Park and Springdale town shuttles are free. You do not need a ticket, permit or reservation to ride.
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Parking
Parking within Zion National Park usually fills up between 8 a.m and 9 a.m. Once the park lots are full, visitors should park in the town of Springdale and ride the town shuttle to the park. Near the town shuttle stops, visitors can find off-street, paid parking lots with hourly and all-day parking rates that are less than on-street parking.
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Zion National Park Fees & Passes
All visitors must purchase a recreational use pass or show a valid annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to enter the park. Recreational use passes are good for seven days after purchase.
More Zion Transportation Tips
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Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
For vehicles traveling along Highway 9, the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel gives direct access between Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks. When it was completed in 1930, the 1.1-mile tunnel was the longest of its kind in the country. Due to size restrictions, people driving RVs or other large vehicles must stop at the entrance station and get their vehicles measured if they plan to drive through the tunnel. If the vehicle fits in the tunnel, a $15 fee must be paid for rangers to convert two-way tunnel traffic to one-way for larger vehicles. Large vehicles may only travel through the tunnel at certain times of the day. No pedestrians or bicyclists are permitted in the tunnel.
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Kolob Canyon Road
The Kolob Canyons section of the park is not connected to Zion Canyon. Instead, it is located at Exit 40 on Interstate 15, 40 miles north of Zion Canyon and 17 miles south of Cedar City. E Kolob Canyon Road takes visitors along the Kolob Fingers Road Scenic Byway (10 miles roundtrip) to a photogenic viewpoint from the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center. While the view at the end is spectacular, there are also options to get out and hike along the byway. If you want to stretch your legs, consider hiking the La Verkin Creek Trail, the Taylor Creek Trail or the Timber Creek Overlook Trail.
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Cycling
Interest in bicycling in the park is growing. Riding a bike is allowed on all park roads; riding on hiking trails in Zion is not allowed. Visitors staying in the campgrounds or entering the park from Springdale can ride from the visitors center on the Pa’rus Trail 1.75 miles to the Canyon Junction. Cyclists can then ride on the 7-mile Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Riders must pull over and stop when approached from behind by a shuttle bus while riding on the Scenic Drive. One way to enjoy a day in the park is to ride the shuttle to the top of the Scenic Drive — each shuttle has a rack with room for at least two bikes — and ride down the canyon and Pa’rus trail back to the visitor center.
