When it comes to exploring Zion National Park, the shuttle is your best friend. It’s convenient, it’s environmentally-friendly, and – best of all – it’s free. There are two different shuttle lines to know. First, the Zion Canyon Shuttle for navigating inside the park. And second, the Springdale Shuttle for getting to and from the park, as well as around the town of Springdale, the community immediately outside of the park. No matter where you are near Zion National Park, you can rely on the shuttle.
The Springdale Shuttle brings visitors through the town of Springdale to Zion Canyon Village, a public plaza adjacent to the south entrance of the park. The Springdale Shuttle runs daily, stopping at nine locations in the town of Springdale, with the final stop letting off at Zion National Park’s pedestrian entrance. The shuttle is free and independent of the Zion Canyon Shuttle. It creates a pleasant, walkable atmosphere in town and allows visitors to leave their vehicles untouched when exploring Springdale. The only time you need your car is to explore something greater, beyond the park you know.
When in operation, the Zion Canyon Shuttle takes visitors from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center to the Temple of Sinawava at the back of the Main Canyon. There are nine different stops along this route, each providing access to different trails in Zion National Park, including Angels Landing, Emerald Pools, The Narrows, and more.
During regular, daily shuttle operations (typically from around sunrise to just after sunset), the last shuttle will arrive back at the Visitor Center around 45 minutes after it leaves the Temple of Sinawava. Do not wait until the last shuttle to leave for the day. Due to limited capacity, the shuttle may be full by the time it reaches your stop, and you will be stuck making the eight-mile trek back to the visitor center on foot.
Please utilize this map and info sheet (previewed above.) For more information regarding Zion Park shuttles along with the most up-to-date info on the park, please check the National Park Service’s Zion National Park website.
