12 days in Grand Canyon National Park & San Antonio Itinerary

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Get in touch with nature at Grand Canyon South Rim and East Rim Drive. Get a sense of the local culture at Bright Angel Point and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. There's still lots to do: trek along Bright Angel Trail, get great views at Mather Point, stroll through South Kaibab Trail, and explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park day trip tool.

New York City to Grand Canyon National Park is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive. Traveling from New York City to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be colder in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows of 52°F. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Alamo and Texas State Capitol. Visiting Barton Springs Pool and Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Antonio: Austin (The Driskill, The Escape Game Austin, &more). The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at SeaWorld, pause for some serene contemplation at San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral, get into the urban bustle at Tower of the Americas, and take in the history at Mission Concepcion.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the San Antonio trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to San Antonio in 10 hours. Another option is to drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to San Antonio due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July: highs in San Antonio hover around 98°F, while lows dip to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.