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Travel by Train

Seen from above, a train crosses a bridge in the summer.
A railroad track and a paved automobile road parallel each other into the distance on a summer day.

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

View of a map showing two separate railroad lines starting in New York City and traveling north to the State of Vermont.

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 eight 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.

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