What a difference from driving up. Yes its a bit early to leave, but i brought a pillow and small blanket. We had a new bus so the ride was quiet, and smooth, easy to sleep.
The bus got to park only 100 yards from grand Canyon lift. No waiting in ticket line, easy to go back to bus and switch out gear later on day as it warmed up.
So much easier than waiting to park, waiting to buy ticket, easy to get back to change gear.