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Arrival day is on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Meet the group at Marble Canyon Lodge in Marble Canyon, AZ
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration followed by Orientation and Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Marble Canyon, AZ at Marble Canyon Lodge
End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (#6113)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3 hours (phoenix to flagstaff) .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 150 miles .
Groome Transportation Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8004487988
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices are subject to change.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
PROGRAM START: This is the FIRST of TWO shuttles required to get from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to the Marble Canyon Lodge. On the first day of the program, the LATEST Groome Transportation Shuttle you can take from the Phoenix airport is the 10:30 AM departure, arriving at the Flagstaff Visitor Center/Amtrak by 1:40 pm. From the Flagstaff Visitor Center you will connect with the 2:15 PM Road Scholar van shuttle and transport to Marble Canyon, AZ. If you fly into the FLAGSTAFF AIRPORT, the Road Scholar shuttle van will also pick up for transport to Marble Canyon at 1:45 pm. ($30 one-way shuttle cost). PROGRAM CONCLUSION: The Road Scholar shuttle will return you to the Flagstaff Visitor Center/Amtrak station by 10:30 AM or the Flagstaff Airport. In order to return to the Phoenix airport, we recommend that you book the 11:00 AM Groome Transportation Shuttle that departs from Flagstaff Visitor Center/Amtrak with arrival to the Phoenix airport at 2:10 PM, book your flights accordingly.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 4.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 275 miles .
Car Rentals
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Many find that if they are traveling with more than one person it is cheaper and more convenient to rent a car out of the airport. Highways and directions to Marble Canyon are pretty straightforward and the scenery magnificent. For best rates with car rental companies we recommend early booking. Information: www.skyharbor.com/ParkingTransportation/RentalCars
Las Vegas HRI Airport to Marble Canyon, AZ
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 4.5 .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 275 miles .
Car Rental Agency
None - Car Required
*Advanced reservations are required.
Many find that for traveling with two or more, it is more economical and convenient to rent a car at the airport. Highways and directions to Marble Canyon are straightforward and the scenery is magnificent. For best rates with car rental companies, we recommend early booking. Information on car rental agencies at the airport can be found at skyharbor.com
Arrival day is on 11/16/2025.
Meet the group at Marble Canyon Lodge in Marble Canyon, AZ.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration followed by Orientation and Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Marble Canyon, AZ at Marble Canyon Lodge.
End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
Station: Flagstaff Amtrak/Visitor Center to/from Marble Canyon (#6113 First and Last Day of Program)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 2 hours approximately .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 120 miles .
Road Scholar Van
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 9285232359
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates and to make reservations.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
PROGRAM START: This is the SECOND shuttle required to get from Phoenix airport to the Marble Canyon Lodge. The Road Scholar shuttle will depart the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 2:15 PM on the programs start date. We will wait for the arrival of the 10:30 AM Groome Transportation Shuttle from the Phoenix airport, which arrives into Flagstaff at 1:50 PM (cost: $30 one way). The shuttle vans are white with blue banner reading NAU. PROGRAM CONCLUSION: The Road Scholar shuttle will return you to the Flagstaff Visitor Center/Amtrak station by 10:30 AM or the Flagstaff Airport. In order to return to the Phoenix airport, we recommend that you book the 11:00 AM Groome Transportation Shuttle that departs from Flagstaff Visitor Center/Amtrak with arrival to the Phoenix airport at 2:10 PM, so book your flights accordingly. To sign up for this shuttle you MUST email: roadscholaroperations@nau.edu with your name, program number, start date, contact cell number, and number of people in your party.
Arrival day is on 11/16/2025.
Meet the group at Marble Canyon Lodge in Marble Canyon, AZ.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. lodge check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration followed by Orientation and Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Marble Canyon, AZ at Marble Canyon Lodge.
End of Trip: 8:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
Free parking for the length of the program at the lodge.
Marble Canyon Lodge from I-40 Eastbound
Take the I-40 and turn off at exit 201 on east side of Flagstaff and head north on Highway 89. Travel 111 miles to the junction with Highway 89A at the little community of Bitter Springs. Turn left on 89A and travel 14 miles to Marble Canyon, just across the Colorado River. The "town" and lodge are one and the same - the lodge office is on the right.
Marble Canyon Lodge from I-17
Take I-17 north to the I-40 junction in Flagstaff. Go east on I-40 towards Albuquerque. Take exit 201, US 89 North toward Page. Stay on US 89 for 111 miles to the US 89A West cutoff and go left toward Kanab, UT. Stay on 89A for 14 miles to Marble Canyon, AZ. The Marble Canyon Lodge is on your right, 0.25 miles past the Navajo Bridge over the Colorado River.
Marble Canyon Lodge from I-40 Westbound
Take the I-40 west to Flagstaff. Exit at US 89 north toward Page. Stay on US 89 for 111 miles to the US 89A West cutoff and turn left toward Kanab, UT. Stay on 89A for 14 miles to Marble Canyon, AZ. The Marble Canyon Lodge is on your right, 0.25 miles past the Navajo Bridge over the Colorado River.