Zion begins shuttle bus service March 2

Zion National Park is practically “loved to death.” With millions of visitors each year, it’s one of the most-visited national parks in the United States. In 2023, Zion National Park had more than 4.62 million visitors. Making it easier for visitors to get around without traffic congestion, in 2024, Zion became the first national park to have an all-electric shuttle fleet. The new fleet was acquired using a $33 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. What’s up with the 2025 Zion shuttle bus schedule?

Zion will flip the switch on 2025 visitor traffic on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Every year, the National Park Service (NPS) adjusts shuttle schedules to reflect the seasons, says a press release from the park. Here is what you need to know to plan your visit.

2025 Zion shuttle bus schedule

This schedule is subject to change, and the park will post up-to-date information here.

Zion will share an update later this year about service in November and between Christmas and the new year. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is closed to personal vehicles while the park shuttle is operating. Plan for limited parking in Zion National Park. You can park in Springdale and ride the free Springdale Line shuttle to get to the park.

You do not need a permit, ticket, or reservation to enter the park or ride the park shuttle, but you do need to pay the park fee.

Need to know

No matter when you visit Zion, plan ahead by checking for updates here. As you plan your visit, remember:

• Pack your pass. Bring your annual park pass or receipt in your pocket, and don’t forget it at a hotel or in your car. Rangers at park entrances will request to see it.
• Parking fills early year-round.
• Watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists if you are driving.
• Stay on trails and avoid walking in the road.
• Ride your bike on the road or the Pa’rus Trail. Bicycling is not allowed on any other trails in the park. If you are riding in the road, you must stop and place a foot on the ground to let buses pass you.

The NPS may temporarily close roads if traffic is congested or there is nowhere for drivers to leave cars.

In general, fewer people visit Zion on weekdays than weekends. Consider arriving early or after 3 p.m. to avoid the busiest times of day.

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