Amtrak's Vermonter

The Amtrak Vermonter is a daily train with weekday and weekend schedules between St. Albans, VT, and Washington, DC. It has many intermediate stops, including St. Albans, Essex Junction (near Burlington), Springfield, New York, and Washington, D.C. The train covers a distance of 608 miles.

The Amtrak Vermonter offers a scenic journey through some of the most picturesque landscapes in the Northeast.

The route showcases diverse scenery as it travels from the northern reaches of Vermont to the bustling heart of Washington, DC.

In Vermont, the train winds through the charming New England countryside, passing quaint towns, rolling hills, and scenic rivers. As it continues south, the lush forests and serene farmland give way to the urban excitement of cities like Springfield and New York. If you’re interested, there’s an old Vermonter route guide that still contains some interesting information.

This article provides information about train accommodations, food services, add-ons, and schedules.

Amtrak Vermonter coach class

The Vermonter coach class features comfortable seats with a fold-down tray and a seatback pocket.

For convenience, the car has individual reading lights and a 120V grounded (three-prong) electric outlet on the wall.

The train also features above-seat luggage storage, as well as a shelf at the end of the car for storing your bags.

Kev’s advice: Riding in coach class on Amtrak’s Vermonter

I have extensive experience riding Amtrak coach-class trains, from long-distance to regional trains, such as the Vermonter. Here are a few tips I can offer to enhance your trip.

Bring an extension cord; three to six feet is enough. The outlet is on the wall, so if you have an aisle seat, you can plug in what you want and only destroy your seatmate once. For either passenger, you can then plug in more than one thing without hogging all the outlets.

A water bottle and snacks can help while waiting at the station or onboard. I often plan to budget a trip to the café car, but sometimes you need something, which is where those snacks come in handy.

Quiet Car

This train also features a quiet car, but please note a few essential details.

The car is open to any coach passenger who follows the Quiet Car rules, but seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Amtrak requests that you maintain a library atmosphere, so please refrain from making phone calls and keep conversations brief, speaking in hushed tones. Additionally, headphones are required. If your phone or device makes noise, turn it to silent mode.

Business class

In addition to the above, upgrading to business class provides you with 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 offers free Wi-Fi on this train. While free, it does have some restrictions, for it can throttle or not allow streaming. You may not be able to download or upload large files.

Amtrak does not offer streaming entertainment, but here are some entertainment ideas for you.

Food

The Vermonter has a Café Car! Amtrak Café Cars offer a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages, including adult drinks.

You can enjoy your purchase at your seat or in the café car.

The café car is open to all passengers for most of the journey, though it may be closed at the beginning and end of the route.

Conductors or the café car attendant will announce its location once onboard.

Bringing Food And Drink On The Train

Amtrak allows you to bring food and drink aboard the train; however, Amtrak cannot heat, chill, or store them.

You can carry alcohol on the train, but not drink what you brought aboard. If you want an adult beverage, you can purchase it in the café. If you get out of hand or get caught drinking from your stash, Amtrak could remove you from the train.

Amtrak Vermonter add-ons

There are a few things you can add to your next Amtrak trip.

Bikes

Carry-on/Trainside bicycles: You can bring up to 50 lbs. Standard bicycle sizes apply. The maximum tire width is 2″. Check the link for details. Bike service may not be available at all stations, but this can change at any time.

Pets and service animals

Amtrak allows dogs and cats weighing up to 20 pounds (the combined weight of the pet and its carrier) for trips of up to seven hours.

These spots could be limited; you will know if you can bring a pet when booking. If you plan to bring your pet, you will need to fill out paperwork. You can obtain this and more information on Amtrak’s pet policy.

If you have a service or support animal, read Amtrak’s service animal page before booking to ensure that your critter qualifies and that you get everything set before your trip.

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 Vermonter 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.

Some Vermonter stops may duplicate other trains, so you can find different schedules that better suit your needs.

Printable Amtrak Vermonter

A Little More On This Amtrak Vermonter Schedule Page

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.