UVM offers free shuttles to help you get to and from Burlington International Airport, Amtrak (Essex Junction) and Burlington Transit Center during breaks. If you are traveling during non-break times, the Green Mountain Transit Airport #11 Line will take you to the Burlington International Airport, the Essex Junction #2 Line will take you to Amtrak, and the #1 and #2 Lines (towards Burlington) will take you to the downtown transit center.
These resources are provided for informational purposes only. Please read all disclosures as you use these services at your own risk.
- Students have many transportation options to get them to and from home.
- See links below to help you get started to where you want to go.
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A Map showing Long Distance Travel Providers and their routes to and from Burlington, VT.
By Air: Burlington International Airport is northern New England's most convenient and welcoming airport for your flying needs. You can reach the airport by taking the Green Mountain Transit bus #11 from campus. This bus service is free to all UVMers. During breaks UVM will provide shuttle service to the airport. Check our shuttle page for the latest schedules.
By Rail: The Amtrak station is located at 29 Railroad Avenue, Essex Junction VT. You can reach this station by taking the Green Mountain Transit #2 Essex Junction bus from campus. This bus service is free to all UVMers. During breaks UVM will provide shuttle service to the train station. Check our shuttle page for the latest schedules.
Vermont Translines
Coach: Vermont Translines (Service to Middlebury, Rutland, Bennington, Albany and more)
Vermont Translines runs buses daily, 7 days a week. Arrivals and departures are near the Downtown Transit Center, on Pearl Street in front of the John J. Zampieri State Offices. The Green Mountain Transit #1 and #2 Lines (towards Burlington) will take you to the Downtown Transit Center. During breaks UVM will provide shuttle service to the Downtown Transit Center. Check our shuttle page for the latest schedules
Coach: Megabus (Direct service to Boston and Montpelier; New York City coming soon!)
Note: This bus is only operating routes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Look out for a bus that says MegaBus or DATTCO.
Arrivals and departures are near the Downtown Transit Center, on Pearl Street in front of the John J. Zampieri State Offices. Please confirm pick-up/drop-off locations with Megabus. The Green Mountain Transit #1 and #2 Lines (towards Burlington) will take you to the Downtown Transit Center. During breaks UVM will provide shuttle service to the Downtown Transit Center. Check our shuttle page for the latest schedules
Coach: Greyhound has one of the biggest bus networks, with 4,000 destinations across the U.S, Mexico and Canada.
Note: Greyhound has currently suspended their service because of the border closure.
Arrivals and departures are now at the Downtown Transit Center. Please confirm pick-up/drop-off locations with Megabus. The Green Mountain Transit #1 and #2 Lines (towards Burlington) will take you to the Downtown Transit Center. During breaks UVM will provide shuttle service to the Downtown Transit Center. Check our shuttle page for the latest schedules
CoTo Travel: This is a student breakliner bus that offers service to connect students with home during school breaks. CoTo travel has direct service to Hartford, New York City and New Jersey.
By Water: Lake Champlain Transportation Company currently offers three ferry crossings:
- Grand Isle, VT-- Plattsburgh, NY
- Burlington, VT-- Port Kent, NY
- Charlotte, VT--Essex, NY.