31
Dec

looking to do train tour of Grand canyon from arizona, from florida, what airport is closer?where is williams ?

   Posted by: admin   in Kingman Communities

Can we fly to az airport and be close to williams az?
Has anyone done this before?

Flagstaff, which has an airport that services small commercial flights, is about 35 miles east of Williams. That's probably your best bet. There are tour/limo companies in Flagstaff that can shuttle you to and from Williams. Here's just one of them. http://www.flagstafftours.com/

You can also just rent a car in Flagstaff as well. Or assuming your connecting flight to Flagstaff is in Phoenix, it may be quicker and easier to just rent a car in Phoenix and drive the rest of the way (about 175 miles to Williams from Phoenix).

The train out of Williams to the Grand Canyon is a lot of fun and a great way to get to the Canyon. Beautiful, informative, and hassle free, it drops you off within extremely easy walking distance of the South Rim. If you are traveling with only adults, consider first class or observation car accommodations on the train, as the coach class can get pretty loud with lots of little ones.

We took the train a few months ago and had a really great time.

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beentheredonethat
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Flagstaff, which has an airport that services small commercial flights, is about 35 miles east of Williams. That's probably your best bet. There are tour/limo companies in Flagstaff that can shuttle you to and from Williams. Here's just one of them. http://www.flagstafftours.com/

You can also just rent a car in Flagstaff as well. Or assuming your connecting flight to Flagstaff is in Phoenix, it may be quicker and easier to just rent a car in Phoenix and drive the rest of the way (about 175 miles to Williams from Phoenix).

The train out of Williams to the Grand Canyon is a lot of fun and a great way to get to the Canyon. Beautiful, informative, and hassle free, it drops you off within extremely easy walking distance of the South Rim. If you are traveling with only adults, consider first class or observation car accommodations on the train, as the coach class can get pretty loud with lots of little ones.

We took the train a few months ago and had a really great time.
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December 31st, 2008 at 3:20 pm
David
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It'd be easier and cheaper to fly into a major airport and drive.
Phoenix is probably a little closer to Williams than Las Vegas.
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December 31st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
mobilemark
 3 

Phoenix and open road tours have shuttles to Williams
I have take the Grand canyon railroad train before its Great!
just on the way back to Williams watch out for Robbers :)
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December 31st, 2008 at 4:06 pm