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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 (Burlington), Springfield, New York, and Washington, DC. 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 are interested, there is a Vermonter route guide; it is old but still has some fun information.

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

Amtrak Vermonter coach class

The Vermonter coach class offers comfortable seats with a fold-down tray and a seat back pocket.

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

The train also has above-seat luggage storage, plus a shelf at the end of the car to put your bags.

Kev’s advice on riding coach

I have a lot of experience riding in Amtrak coach class, from long-distance trains to regional trains like the Vermonter. Here are a few tips I have for you that can improve 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 cafe car, but sometimes you need something, which is where those snacks come in handy.

Quiet Car

This train also has a quiet car, but you should know a few things.

The car is open to any coach passenger who follows the rules of the Quiet Car, but the seats are first come, first serve.

Amtrak asks you to maintain a library atmosphere, so no phone calls, only short conversations in hushed tones, and headphones are necessary. If your phone or device makes noise, put it on silent.

Business class

In addition to the above, you get more when you upgrade to business class, which gives you 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 cafe car.

Amtrak Cafe Cars offers a variety of hot and cold meals and snacks, along with hot and cold beverages, including adult ones.

You can eat the food you purchased at your seat or in the cafe car.

The cafe car is available for all customers for most of the journey but may close at the start and end of the route.

The conductors or the cafe car attendant will announce the location of the cafe car.

Bringing Food And Drink On The Train

Amtrak allows you to bring food and drink aboard the train, but Amtrak cannot heat, chill, or store it.

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 cafe. If you get out of hand or 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 anytime.

Pets and service animals

Amtrak allows dogs and cats up to 20 pounds (combined weight of pet and carrier) for trips 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, and you can get that and more info 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 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, 25 lbs. (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 for that train is up to 28 x 22 x 11 inches each.

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

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, the second is the departure, and if there is only one, it is a quick stop.

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

Some of the Vermonter stops may duplicate other trains, so you may be able to find different schedules that fit your needs better.

Printable Amtrak Vermonter Schedule

A Little More On This Amtrak Vermonter Schedule Page

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

This page is not associated with Amtrak or the National Railway Passenger Corporation, but the information on this site comes from Amtrak.com and is accurate when published. Amtrak can change times at any time.

Safe Travels,

Kev

The information for these guides comes from Amtrak, and they can change times anytime.