Travel by Train
All Aboard
Take the Train to Vermont
Taking the train to Vermont means your scenic vacation starts as soon as you hear “All aboard.” Offering fast and comfortable service with stops both outside and inside Vermont, Amtrak offers two routes that connect Vermont with the rest of the country. Ride in comfort, take in the scenery, and enjoy amenities including free Wi-Fi, a café car, spacious seats with ample leg room, and the option to take your bike (with additional fee).
Vermont Amtrak Routes
Ethan Allen Express
NEW YORK CITY TO BURLINGTON
Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express departs New York City and arrives in Burlington, Vermont in under eight hours. Stopping in five Vermont towns in total also including Castleton, Rutland, Middlebury, and Vergennes.
THE VERMONTER
WASHINGTON D.C. TO ST. ALBANS
Offering service from Washington D.C., the Vermonter travels through New York City all the way to northern Vermont’s St. Albans. Making nine stops in Vermont historic downtowns along the way including Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Windsor, White River Junction, Randolph, Montpelier, Waterbury, and Essex Junction.
Travel Time is Your Time
Taking the train offers simple, timeless adventure that shifts your perspective as soon as you’re on board. Relax in comfort and watch the views from the window slowly shift into the pastoral landscapes of Vermont.
30 Things to Do By Amtrak Vermonter
Amtrak’s Vermonter route is celebrating 30 years of service in 2025. The line starts in Washington, D.C. and makes nine stops in Vermont from Brattleboro in the south to Essex Junction up north. Along the tracks’ path, attractions like a labyrinth, standout local dining, and the state’s capitol building beckon. Ring in the Vermonter’s third decade with three things to do near each Vermont stop, and a few bonus options besides.