Town in Utah, United States
Getting around Moab
How to get around Moab
Moab is small enough to bike or walk around, but you need a car to reach Arches, Canyonlands and trailheads; there is no public transit in the park.
Ways to get around Moab
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rental car or own vehicle | From about US$60–100 a day | Book early; cars sell out in spring and fall |
| Bike or e-bike | From about US$30–70 a day | Good for town and for the Moab Brand Trails |
| Guided tours and shuttles | Varies by outfitter | Jeep, river and canyon tours include pickup |
Ride-hailing apps in Moab
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Few drivers; not reliable at night or early |
| Lyft | Few drivers; not reliable at night or early |
- Uber and Lyft have few drivers and Moab Taxi is tiny and books out; pre-book shuttles. Plan to rent a car or bike.
Arriving in Moab
Canyonlands Regional (Moab) (CNY)
Small commercial service to Denver and Phoenix; SkyWest to Denver and Salt Lake City from Oct 2026. Fares vary, so check.
Grand Junction Regional (GJT)
About 110 miles (1.75 h) by rental car; some shuttles run on request. Salt Lake City (SLC) is about 4 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Moab?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Moab?
Moab is small enough to bike or walk around, but you need a car to reach Arches, Canyonlands and trailheads; there is no public transit in the park.
How do I get from the airport to Moab?
Small commercial service to Denver and Phoenix; SkyWest to Denver and Salt Lake City from Oct 2026. Fares vary, so check.
Is Moab walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- Arches National Park, NPS
- Canyonlands National Park, NPS
- Moab Arts Co-Working
- Moab Regional Hospital
- Grand Junction Regional Airport
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