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.

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.

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.

Public transit stations close to Burlington

Burlington is located at Burlington, Vermont and the nearest public transit station is Battery Street at Main Street.

Bus stations close to Burlington:

  • Battery Street at Main Street
  • Battery Street at College Street
  • Battery Street at King Street

Public transit stations close to Montpelier, VT, Vermont

Montpelier, VT is located at Montpelier, VT, Vermont and the nearest public transit station is Montpelier Transit Center.

Train stations close to Montpelier, VT:

  • Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Montpelier, VT:

  • Montpelier Transit Center
  • Memorial Drive at Bond Auto Parts
  • State Street at Visitor's Center

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.

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 - B, D, F, H, J station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J 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 - B, D, F, H, J 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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