Ethan Allen Express title card
Ethan Allen Express

Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express: Train Schedule & Guide

The Amtrak Ethan Allen Express operates daily between New York City and Burlington, Vermont, stopping at various locations along the way, including Rutland and Albany.

The train, named after American patriot Ethan Allen, offers passengers a picturesque journey through the stunning landscapes of upstate New York and Vermont. It provides a view for every season, from the vibrant fall foliage to the snow-covered winter vistas to the lush summer greenery. It treats you to a ride of relaxation and scenery.

Amtrak regional trains, such as the Ethan Allen, can provide a great business or leisure travel experience. This article will provide the necessary information, including the timetable or schedule, to help you plan your next trip easily.

The Amtrak route guide for Ethan Allen provides more information about the route’s stops.

Albany-Rensselaer, New York
Albany-Rensselaer, New York

Amtrak Ethan Allen Express Coach Class

Amfleet 1
The inside of an Amtrak Amfleet 1 Coach Car found on many regional trains

I have spent countless hours traveling in coach seats on Amtrak, listening to podcasts or music while enjoying the beautiful scenery that passes by. It’s worth noting that you can visit the cafe by car during your journey – I’ll provide more details later. Coffee from the cafe car tastes better as you ride along the tracks.

If you need to work while on the train, a seat-back tray can hold a computer or tablet, and a power outlet on the wall. Amtrak’s Wi-Fi may not always be the fastest, but it is free to use.

The Ethan Allen Express Coach class features:

  • Comfortable seats
  • A fold-down tray
  • Individual reading lights
  • Seat back pocket
  • 120V grounded (three-prong) electric outlets.
  • A luggage rack is above the seats, with a luggage shelf at one end of the car.
  • Two restrooms in each car
  • Seating is first come, first served. You are not assigned a seat but a car.

For added comfort and convenience, I suggest you pack an extension cord to make accessing electricity from the window or aisle seat easier. Also, pack your headphones, chargers, and cables in your bag so you’re ready and charged when you get off the train.

Business class on the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express

This service provides everything Coach Class offers and a bit more.

You can upgrade to business class, which includes extra legroom, a comfortable seat, and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.

Additionally, Business Class customers receive a 25% bonus on Amtrak Guest Rewards points.

Wi-fi & Entertainment

Amtrak Wi-Fi is free and available on this train. Although it is free, it has some restrictions and often does not allow streaming, downloading, or uploading large files.

This train does not offer streaming entertainment, but here are some entertainment ideas for Amtrak trains.

Food Amtrak Ethan Allen Express

A sandwisch, coffee, water, and brownie from an Amtrak cafe car.
A meal from the Amtrak Cafe Car

The Earthen Allen has a cafe car that offers a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks, and a selection of hot, cold, and alcoholic beverages.

The cafe car attendant is available for all customers for most of the journey, but it may be closed at the start and end of the route.

You are allowed to bring food and drink onto the train; however, you cannot consume alcohol that you did not purchase on the train. If you’d like an adult beverage, you can buy one in the cafe car.

Add-ons to the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express.

This train offers several add-ons to enhance your adventure.

Bikes

  • Carry-on/Trainside bicycles
    • You can bring up to 50 lbs.
    • Standard bicycle sizes apply.
    • The maximum tire width is 2″.
    • Bike service may not be available at all stations.
    • Amtrak’s bike policy

Pets

Amtrak allows dogs and cats:

Amtrak helping passenger
An Amtrak conductor assists a passenger in finding the correct car. Photo Courtesy of Amtrak
  • Up to 20 pounds
    • The combined weight of the pet and carrier
  • For trips up to seven hours.
  • These spots are limited.
    • You will know if spaces are open when booking.
  • You need to fill out paperwork, which can be found on Amtrak’s pet policy page, along with the rules.

If you have a service or comfort animal, check Amtrak’s service animal page to see if your animal qualifies as a service animal and what you need to do so they can ride with you.

Remember that figuring everything out before leaving for the station is best.

Luggage

This train does not offer a checked bag service.

Each passenger may carry on:

  • One personal item, up to 25 pounds (12 kg), and 14 x 11 x 7 inches
  • Two carry-on pieces of luggage, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each

If you transfer to the Pacific Surfliner at some point along your journey, the baggage size limit for that train is 28 x 22 x 11 inches per piece.

Charges apply for additional and oversized luggage; check out Amtrak’s carry-on bag policy for more information.

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Amtrak Ethan Allen Express Schedule

Treat this page as a guide; check with Amtrak or your eticket for exact times. If there are two times, the first is the arrival and the second is the departure; if there is only one, it is a quick stop.

Click on the stations to see the services offered at that stop.

291
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Station StopsMiles290
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2:19pNew York, NY
Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta. (NYP)
05:17p
2:43pYonkers, NY (YNY)145:12p
3:02pCroton-Harmon, NY (CRT)324:43p
3:44pPoughkeepsie, NY (POU)733:41p
4:00pRhinecliff, NY (RHI)
Kingston, NY
883:24p
4:21pHudson, NY (HUD)1143:02p
4:49p – 5:04pAlbany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB)1412:21p – 2:41p
5:28pSchenectady, NY (SDY)1591:58p
5:56pSaratoga Springs, NY (SAR)1781:22p
6:17pFort Edward-Glens Falls, NY (FED)1971:00p
7:17pCastleton, VT (CNV)26212:04p
7:56pRutland, VT (RUD)24111:45p
8:45pMiddlebury, VT
Amtrak Station (MBY)
27410:41a
9:05pFerrisburgh-Vergennes, VT
Amtrak Station (VRN)
28710:24a
9:50pBurlington, VT – Union Station (BTN)3089:50a
Final StopStation StopsMilesRead Up

Other Northeast Corridor trains may also make some of these stops, potentially duplicating them with other trains.

Printable Amtrak Ethan Allen Express Schedule

Print this schedule using the blue button below or from the Amtrak website. You can also learn how to print schedules for a single route or a custom one tailored to your specific trip.

This page was current on the day of publication, and I try to keep it updated to the best of my ability.

This page is not associated with Amtrak or the National Railway Passenger Corporation. The information on this site is sourced from Amtrak.com and was accurate at the time of publication. Amtrak can change times at any time.

Safe Travels,

Kev

Amtrak provides the information for these guides, and times are subject to change without notice.

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Kevin Monteith

Kev Monteith has been traveling on Amtrak since 2012. With over a decade of experience, he has been on over 800 trains, covering over 200k miles of rail. Kev enjoys helping others achieve their travel dreams by providing support and information. Outside of travel, Kev enjoys making music as an organist and outings with family.

This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Lorraine Bernadyn

    Can I have skis brought onboard the Poughkeepsie station enroute to Rutland VT??
    It looks like there is no checked baggage at Poughkeepsie.

    1. Kevin Monteith

      Hello Lorraine,
      According to Amtrak, skis, poles, and boots can be carried on the train. Here is the official statement.

      Carry-On: Allowed – up to 50 lbs. and 72″ in height
      Checked: Allowed – up to 50 lbs. and 75 linear inches. Oversized items – 76 – 100 linear inches.
      Skis/snowboards may be carried onboard or checked free of charge instead of a piece of baggage. A $20 service fee will apply for oversized items.
      Skis/snowboards must be enclosed in a full-length protective cover (vinyl/cloth/nylon/or hard-sided case). Ski bags for transport are available at most staffed locations.

      If you exceed the size limit, I suggest calling Amtrak to book.

      I hope this helps!

      Safe travels and happy planning!
      Kev

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