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Living in Vermont

Vermont Transportation

  • Air  |  Burlington International Airport serves much of the north east. Located adjacent to Burlington, it is 15 minutes from Lake Champlain and less than an hour away from major world-class ski resorts. Current airlines serving Burlington are Continental, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Airways.
  • Bus  |  Greyhound bus services offer multiple stops per day at the new terminal located at Burlington International Airport, connecting Burlington with a direct link to Montreal and Boston. In addition, MegaBus offers convenient, inexpensive connections to Boston and New York City.
  • Rail  |  Amtrak offers daily service to Burlington on its "Vermonter" line, connecting the greater Burlington area with the Northeast corridor, including New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC.
  • Ferry  |  Lake Champlain Transportation Company operates both seasonal and year round ferries on Lake Champlain, allowing for convinient crossing to and from upstate New York.
  • Public Transportation  |  Chittenden County Transporation Authority (CCTA) offers public bus routes throughout Chittenden County and some long distance commuter routes to Montpelier, Middlebury and St. Albans.
  • Car  |  Northwest Vermont is connected to the Interstate Highway system via I-89. Major car rental companies are located at Burlington International Airport, and Burlington is also home to CarShare Vermont, offering ownership alternatives and short and long-term rentals.

Vermont Medical

  • University of Vermont Medical Center, in Burlington, is Vermont's largest hosptial and is part of four-hospitals serving patients and their families not only in Vermont, but also northern New York.
  • Northwestern Medical Center is based in St. Albans and provides local care to Franklin County.
  • Click here for a complete list of hospitals and long-term care centers in Vermont.