Getting to Bryce Canyon National Park

Plane:
The closest major airports are in Las Vegas, Nevada and Salt Lake City, Utah, each approximately 270 miles from the park. There are smaller airports in Cedar City, Utah (80 miles) and St. George, Utah (125 miles).

Car/Motorcycle/Bus:
From the North: Take I-15 south to UT-20 (exit 95). Travel east on UT-20 to US-89. Follow US-89 south to UT-12. Travel east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary.

From the South through Zion National Park: Take I-15 north to UT-9 (exit 16). Follow UT-9 east through Zion National Park to US-89. Travel north on US-89 to UT-12. Go east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center lies 1 mile inside the park boundary.

From the South through Cedar City: Note: This route is not advisable during winter storms, as it involves travel over mountainous roads at 9,200 feet elevation.Take I-15 north to exit 59. Go east on 200 North, then south on Main Street to UT-14. Travel east on UT-14 to US-89. Go north on US-89 to UT-12. Follow UT-12 east to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary.

From the South through Bear (Dog) Valley: Take I-15 north to UT-20 (exit 95). Go east on UT-20 to US-89. Follow US-89 south to UT-12. Travel east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary.

Public Transportation:
Public transportation to the park is not available.

Getting Around in the Park:
From late May through early September, the free Bryce Canyon Shuttle takes visitors to the park's most popular viewpoints, trails and facilities. Using the shuttle is voluntary, but encouraged.
The park is open year-round. Roads are plowed and sanded after each storm. Some roads may be temporarily closed during and immediately following winter storms, but the park is never closed.