Vermonter

The Vermonter connects Washington, DC and St. Albans, VT over a 611-mile route operated by Amtrak, calling at 25 stations across 10 states.

Route guide

The Vermonter is a regional intercity service operated by Amtrak. Trains run Daily over 611 miles of mainline track between Washington Union Station and St. Albans, calling at 25 intermediate and terminal stations across 10 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Connecticut River valley north of Springfield in autumn — peak New England foliage in late September and early October.

History & service notes

Successor to the Montrealer, the Vermonter has run since 1995 with state support from Vermont. Service was rerouted in 2014 onto the upgraded Connecticut River Line. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Vermonter includes amfleet I coaches with cafe; ACS-64 power south of New Haven, Charger to St. Albans. 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 Washington to St. Albans. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

• Washington Union Station — Washington, DC WAS
• Baltimore Penn Station — Baltimore, MD BAL
• Joseph R. Biden Jr. Railroad Station — Wilmington, DE WIL
• William H. Gray III 30th Street Station — Philadelphia, PA PHL
• Trenton Transit Center — Trenton, NJ TRE
• Metropark — Iselin, NJ MET
• Newark Penn Station — Newark, NJ NWK
• Moynihan Train Hall — New York, NY NYP
• New Haven Union Station — New Haven, CT NHV
• Hartford Union Station — Hartford, CT HFD
• Windsor Locks — Windsor Locks, CT WNL
• Springfield Union Station — Springfield, MA SPG
• Holyoke — Holyoke, MA HLK
• Northampton — Northampton, MA NHT
• Greenfield — Greenfield, MA GRT
• Brattleboro — Brattleboro, VT BRA
• Bellows Falls — Bellows Falls, VT BFR
• Claremont — Claremont, NH CLA
• Windsor, VT — Windsor, VT WND
• White River Junction — Hartford, VT WRJ
• Randolph — Randolph, VT RND
• Montpelier — Berlin, VT MPR
• Waterbury — Waterbury, VT WAB
• Essex Junction — Essex Junction, VT ESX
• St. Albans — St. Albans, VT SAB

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.

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Washington, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at St. Albans. The corridor passes through cities including Washington, Baltimore, and St. Albans, 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.