Ethan Allen Express
New York, NY → Burlington, VT · 310 miles · 7h 45m
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310 miles
7h 45m
Daily
79 mph
2
About the Ethan Allen Express
Extended to Burlington in 2022, the Ethan Allen now gives New York City a same-day ride to the shores of Lake Champlain and Vermont's ski country.
What makes this route worth taking
- Direct to Burlington and Middlebury
- Access to Killington and Sugarbush
- Saratoga Springs racing season favourite
- Quiet, uncrowded Business Class
Travel tip
Ski-season Fridays are the peak — reserve at least a month out.
Classes of service on this route
The Ethan Allen Express operates with Amfleet. Available accommodation:
This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage. The size of the upgrade varies by route and departure.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | New York |
| 2 | Croton-Harmon |
| 3 | Poughkeepsie |
| 4 | Hudson |
| 5 | Albany-Rensselaer |
| 6 | Saratoga Springs |
| 7 | Fort Edward |
| 8 | Whitehall |
| 9 | Castleton |
| 10 | Rutland |
| 11 | Middlebury |
| 12 | Vergennes |
| 13 | Burlington |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details directly with the carrier before you travel.
Planning a journey on the Ethan Allen Express
Fares on Amtrak routes move in tiers that generally only step upward, so booking once your dates are firm is usually cheaper than waiting. Sleeping-car accommodation is capped per car and tends to sell out well ahead of coach on this kind of route.
Want to talk it through before you book? Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will walk you through the route, the accommodation and the accessibility arrangements. Free, and no obligation.
