Vermonter
St. Albans, VT → Washington, DC · 611 miles · 13h 30m
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611 miles
13h 30m
Daily
110 mph
9
About the Vermonter
One single daily train links the Green Mountains to the nation's capital. The Vermonter threads the Connecticut River valley, and in late September it becomes the finest foliage ride in America.
What makes this route worth taking
- Peak New England leaf-peeping route
- Ski access to Stowe and Sugarbush via connecting shuttle
- Onboard bike service — no boxing required
- Direct to NYC, Philadelphia and DC without a transfer
Travel tip
Foliage season books out 8–10 weeks ahead. Reserve by mid-July for late-September travel.
Classes of service on this route
The Vermonter 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 | St. Albans |
| 2 | Essex Junction |
| 3 | Waterbury |
| 4 | Montpelier |
| 5 | Randolph |
| 6 | White River Junction |
| 7 | Windsor |
| 8 | Bellows Falls |
| 9 | Brattleboro |
| 10 | Greenfield |
| 11 | Northampton |
| 12 | Springfield |
| 13 | Hartford |
| 14 | New Haven |
| 15 | New York |
| 16 | Philadelphia |
| 17 | Washington DC |
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 Vermonter
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.
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