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Ethan Allen Express

New York, NY  ●  Burlington, VT · 309 mi · Amtrak

State-Supported Corridor Amtrak Daily

The Ethan Allen Express connects New York, NY and Burlington, VT over a 309-mile route operated by Amtrak, calling at 14 stations across 3 states.

Quick Facts

Operator
Amtrak
Service type
State-Supported Corridor
Endpoints
New York ↔ Burlington
Distance
309 mi
Frequency
Daily
Stations
14
States served
3 (NY, VT, US)
Typical fare range
$49 – $149

Route guide

The Ethan Allen Express is a state-supported corridor service operated by Amtrak. Trains run Daily over 309 miles of mainline track between Moynihan Train Hall and Burlington Union Station, calling at 14 intermediate and terminal stations across 3 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Vermont countryside between Rutland and Burlington — pasture, dairy farms, and the Green Mountains.

History & service notes

Extended from Rutland to Burlington in July 2022, restoring passenger service to Vermont’s largest city for the first time in 70 years. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Ethan Allen Express includes amfleet I coaches with cafe, Charger SC-44 locomotives. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from New York to Burlington. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

FromToDistanceTimeFare
New York Yonkers 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Yonkers Croton-on-Hudson 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Croton-on-Hudson Poughkeepsie 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Poughkeepsie Rhinecliff 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Rhinecliff Hudson 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Hudson Rensselaer 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Rensselaer Saratoga Springs 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Saratoga Springs Fort Edward 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Fort Edward Castleton 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Castleton Rutland 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Rutland Middlebury 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Middlebury Vergennes 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Vergennes Burlington 24 mi 39m $22 – $66
Yonkers Burlington 285 mi 5h 52m $47 – $142
New York Croton-on-Hudson 48 mi 1h 8m $24 – $73
Croton-on-Hudson Burlington 261 mi 5h 23m $44 – $135
New York Poughkeepsie 71 mi 1h 35m $26 – $80
Poughkeepsie Burlington 238 mi 4h 56m $42 – $128

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From New York, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Burlington. The corridor passes through cities including New York, Yonkers, and Burlington, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The Ethan Allen Express's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.

Further Reading on the Ethan Allen Express

  • Riding the Ethan Allen Express: a first-timer's full-route diary
  • Best window seats and viewing tips along the line