How to Book Train Travel From New York to Burlington

Amtrak's Vermonter line runs from Washington, DC to northern Vermont every day. You can board at New York's Penn Station and be in Burlington, Vermont 9 hours later. If you want to go from the big city to scenic Vermont without worrying about driving directions and the high cost of gas, take the train.

Things You'll Need

  • A computer with internet access.
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Instructions

  1. Get Your Ticket at the Station

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      Book your ticket at a ticket office at Penn Station. Ticket offices are open from early morning to late evening. You can pay with a credit or debit card, cash or a personal check.

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      Activate a Quick-Trak machine at Penn Station and you can book your ticket or pick up a pre-booked ticket without waiting in line at a ticket office.

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      Imagine the grand old Pennsylvania Station that existed from 1910 to 1964. It covered over 8 acres and had a 150-foot ceiling. If you like to travel by train, think of the old days when it was the only way to go.

    Get Your Ticket Online

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      Save time at the station. Book your ticket before you go at Amtrak.com (see link below). The Web site will help you plan your trip and purchase your ticket.

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      Let a Quik-Trak machine at Penn Station print out the ticket that you bought online. Or, if you are planning your trip far enough ahead, Amtrak will mail it to you.

    Get Your Ticket on the Phone

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      Call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)or TDD/TTY (1-800-523-6590). Amtrak's friendly computer helper, 'Lisa,' will help you or you can ask for a live agent.

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      Allow your friendly neighborhood mailman to deliver your ticket, or when you go to the train station you can use a Quik-Trak machine to print out your ticket.

    Know Your Destination

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      Jump into freezing water in February. At the Annual Burlington Penguin Plunge, lots of people do it to raise money for Special Olympics (and because it's fun).

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      Golf, swim, bike, hike, sky dive, skate and scuba dive. These activities and a lot more are available in the Burlington area.

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