Vermonter
St. Albans, VT → Washington, DC · 611 miles · 13h 30m
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
Agent's 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 — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.
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 with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Vermonter
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
