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A modest cinder-cone hill and open country at the edge of Williams, Arizona, under a wide sky.

Williams · 54–60 miles

Hotels in Williams

54–60 miles from the South Entrance, on Route 66. The Grand Canyon Railway starts here.

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The Grand Canyon Railway leaves from here for the Village. A train ticket is separate from the room; the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is next to the depot.

Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

235 North 4th Street, Williams, AZ 86046

Next to the depot. The train is a separate ticket.

Hampton Inn Williams

101 East Rodeo Road, Williams, AZ 86046

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williams

1150 Cataract Lake Road, Williams, AZ 86046

Best Western Plus Inn of Williams

2600 West Bill Williams Avenue, Williams, AZ 86046

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How far is Williams from the South Rim?

From Williams it is about 60 miles to the South Rim, typically an hour north on Highway 64. This is also where the Grand Canyon Railway begins its run to the Village. Search hotels in Williams.

Does the railway include park entrance?

A railway ticket is separate. Check the current package for what is included.