How to get from Burlington to Montpelier, VT by bus and train?

From Burlington to Montpelier, VT by bus and train

To get from Burlington to Montpelier, VT in Vermont, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Battery Street at College Street station to Downtown Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the VERMONTER train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station station to Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Burlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montpelier, VT on the Moovit app.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 22
Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
Walk to Montpelier, VT
Leaves from Battery Street at College Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Battery Street at College Street
    ID 805537
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
    ID 806137
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Amtrak
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak
    ID 805792
    30 min
  • 6
    Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
    Wait for train
    VERMONTER
    Washington Union Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Montpelier, VT
    Walk to
    Montpelier, VT
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Burlington to Montpelier, VT by bus and train via 6, 2 and VERMONTER

To get from Burlington to Montpelier, VT in Vermont, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Battery Street at College Street station to Downtown Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the VERMONTER train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station station to Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Burlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montpelier, VT on the Moovit app.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 22
Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
Walk to Montpelier, VT
Leaves from Battery Street at College Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Battery Street at College Street
    ID 805537
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
    ID 806137
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Amtrak
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak
    ID 805792
    30 min
  • 6
    Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
    Wait for train
    VERMONTER
    Washington Union Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Montpelier, VT
    Walk to
    Montpelier, VT
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Burlington to Montpelier, VT

The distance between Burlington, Vermont and Montpelier, VT, Vermont is approximately 41.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burlington to Montpelier, VT by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vermont – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Burlington to Montpelier, VT

To check the bus and train schedule from Burlington to Montpelier, VT using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Burlington) and destination (Montpelier, VT), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Burlington to Montpelier, VT by bus and train via 6, 2 and VERMONTER

To get from Burlington to Montpelier, VT in Vermont, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Battery Street at College Street station to Downtown Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the VERMONTER train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station station to Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Burlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Montpelier, VT on the Moovit app.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 22
Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
Walk to Montpelier, VT
Leaves from Battery Street at College Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Battery Street at College Street
    ID 805537
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
    ID 806137
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Amtrak
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amtrak
    ID 805792
    30 min
  • 6
    Train - VERMONTERVERMONTER
    Wait for train
    VERMONTER
    Washington Union Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Montpelier, VT
    Walk to
    Montpelier, VT
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burlington to Montpelier, VT?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 2, Train line VERMONTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Burlington to Montpelier, VT?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 2, Train line VERMONTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Burlington and Montpelier, VT?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Burlington to Montpelier, VT?

    The 1 bus line goes from Battery Street at College Street station near Burlington in Chittenden to Downtown Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown Transit Center station near Montpelier, VT in Vermont.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burlington to Montpelier, VT by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Burlington in Chittenden and Montpelier, VT in Vermont by bus and train is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Burlington to get to Montpelier, VT?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Battery Street at College Street stop near Burlington in Chittenden.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Burlington and Montpelier, VT?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Transit Center station, which is closest to Montpelier, VT in Vermont.

  • When is the last bus from Burlington to Montpelier, VT?

    The last bus from Burlington in Chittenden to Montpelier, VT in Vermont is the Montpelier LINK Express line. It leaves the College Street at Pine Street stop at 2:25 AM.

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