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How to get from Rutland to Montpelier, VT by bus?

From Rutland to Montpelier, VT by bus

To get from Rutland to Montpelier, VT in Vermont, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RC bus from Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center station to Academy Street/ Franklin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINK bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0260 bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr station to Montpelier Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 38 min. The bus schedule from Rutland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Montpelier, VT on the Moovit app.

338min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RCRC
Bus - LINKLINK
Bus - GREYHOUND US0260GREYHOUND US0260
Walk to Montpelier, VT
Leaves from Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - RCRC
    Wait for bus
    RC
    Academy Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Academy Street/ Franklin
    75 min
  • 4
    Bus - LINKLINK
    Wait for bus
    LINK
    Downtown Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
    ID BT6
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0260GREYHOUND US0260
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0260
    Boston (South Station)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montpelier Transit Center
    ID MPE6
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montpelier, VT
    Walk to
    Montpelier, VT
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rutland to Montpelier, VT by bus via RC, LINK and 86

To get from Rutland to Montpelier, VT in Vermont, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RC bus from Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center station to Academy Street/ Franklin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINK bus and finally take the 86 bus from Uvm Medical Center station to Montpelier Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Rutland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Montpelier, VT on the Moovit app.

366min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - RCRC
Bus - LINKLINK
Bus - 8686
Walk to Montpelier, VT
Leaves from Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - RCRC
    Wait for bus
    RC
    Academy Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Academy Street/ Franklin
    75 min
  • 4
    Bus - LINKLINK
    Wait for bus
    LINK
    Downtown Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burlington Uvm Medical Center
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Uvm Medical Center
    ID 805757
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Montpelier Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montpelier Transit Center
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montpelier, VT
    Walk to
    Montpelier, VT
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rutland to Montpelier, VT

The distance between Rutland, Vermont and Montpelier, VT, Vermont is approximately 109.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 338 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutland to Montpelier, VT by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vermont – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Rutland to Montpelier, VT

To check the bus schedule from Rutland to Montpelier, VT using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rutland) and destination (Montpelier, VT), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Alternative route from Rutland to Montpelier, VT by bus via RC, LINK and 86

To get from Rutland to Montpelier, VT in Vermont, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RC bus from Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center station to Academy Street/ Franklin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINK bus and finally take the 86 bus from Uvm Medical Center station to Montpelier Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Rutland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Montpelier, VT on the Moovit app.

366min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - RCRC
Bus - LINKLINK
Bus - 8686
Walk to Montpelier, VT
Leaves from Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - RCRC
    Wait for bus
    RC
    Academy Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Academy Street/ Franklin
    75 min
  • 4
    Bus - LINKLINK
    Wait for bus
    LINK
    Downtown Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burlington Uvm Medical Center
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Uvm Medical Center
    ID 805757
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Montpelier Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montpelier Transit Center
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montpelier, VT
    Walk to
    Montpelier, VT
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 338 minutes, using Bus line RC, Bus line LINK, Bus line GREYHOUND US0260.

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

    The alternative route takes 366 minutes, using Bus line RC, Bus line LINK, Bus line 86.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 38 min.

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

    The RC bus line goes from Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center station near Rutland in Rutland to Academy Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Academy Street station near Montpelier, VT in Vermont.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rutland to Montpelier, VT by bus?

    The total travel time between Rutland in Rutland and Montpelier, VT in Vermont by bus is about 5 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the RC bus from the Rutland Mvrtd Transit Center stop near Rutland in Rutland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Academy Street stop, which is closest to Montpelier, VT in Vermont.