How to Book Train Travel From Burlington to Springfield

You can take Amtrak's Vermonter train from Burlington, Vermont to Springfield, Massachusetts at 9:00 a.m. each morning. The Vermonter runs just once per day, and the trip to Springfield takes about 5 1/2 hours. Booking your ticket is easy, but you have to plan ahead. Amtrak requires reservations on all trains.

Things You'll Need

  • A computer with internet access.
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Instructions

  1. Book Your Ticket

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      Book your ticket online by going to Amtrak.com. Enter Burlington, VT as the departure station and Springfield, MA as the arrival station. Also enter the date of your travel. The site will show you an itinerary for your trip.

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      Enter your credit card number to pay for your ticket. Credit cards are the only way to pay.

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      Go online while on the go. Web-enabled PDAs and cell phones can connect to the Amtrak site and you can make your reservation no matter where you are.

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      Plan ahead. The ticket is mailed to you and takes up to 11 days to arrive. A 4-day express mail delivery costs extra.

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      Talk to Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or TDD/TTY (1-800-523-6590). Book your ticket with the automated system or a live agent. Pay with a credit card.

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      Talk to Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or TDD/TTY (1-800-523-6590). Book your ticket with the automated system or a live agent. Pay with a credit card.

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      Use the phone to speed up your ticket delivery. When you pay for your ticket, the agent will give you a reservation number and boarding code. Give that information to the conductor when you board the train.

    Know Your Destination

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      Springfield is the county seat of Hampden county, Massachusetts. It is located on the Connecticut river across from Hartford, Connecticut.

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      The home of Smith and Wesson, Springfield has been a center of firearms manufacture since colonial times. It was a major source of weapons during the Revolutionary War.

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