DaTransitMan4608 Posted October 29, 2011 Share #1 Posted October 29, 2011 Hi guys, I am planning a train trip with my family in about 2 weeks, and I'm looking for a nice Northeastern Amtrak destination for vacation. Can any of you guys tell me any good destinations on the NE Regional or Vermonter? Any help would greatly appreciated! -Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted October 29, 2011 Share #2 Posted October 29, 2011 A trip to Boston would be nice if you've never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qjtransitmaster Posted October 29, 2011 Share #3 Posted October 29, 2011 try amtrak destinations brochure available at penn station there are tons of options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67thAve Posted November 1, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 1, 2011 It is probably cheaper (but a little slower) to take Metro-North to New Haven and get on Amtrak there. However, taking Metro-North to Stamford and then getting on Amtrak in Stamford is sheves 20 minutes of your jouney. (Plus you avoid Penn Station.) The Vermonter doesn't really go to any skiing areas, but it does take you to Waterbury, VT. At Waterbury, you can get a bus to Stowe. Bad news: Service is infrequent and there are only 5-6 buses a day. Good news: If you have a long layover, you can go to the Ben and Jerry's factory there. (Note: Buses only operate Monday through Friday.) From the Burlington station, buses are avalible to downtown every hour on weekdays and saturdays. There is no Sunday service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted November 1, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 1, 2011 It is probably cheaper (but a little slower) to take Metro-North to New Haven and get on Amtrak there. However, taking Metro-North to Stamford and then getting on Amtrak in Stamford is sheves 20 minutes of your jouney. (Plus you avoid Penn Station.) It doesn't save you anything. NYP-BOS is $49, NHV-BOS is $36. MNR is $14 off peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67thAve Posted November 2, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks for tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67thAve Posted November 2, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 2, 2011 I just did some moare research and I found out cost and arrival times. It would be $212 round-trip for two adults to go from New York to Vermont. To Vermont: Train leaves Penn Station at 11:33 AM Train gets to Waterbury at 8:16 PM Train gets to Essex Junction-Burlington at 8:44 PM To New York: Train leaves Essex Junction-Burlington at 9 AM Train leaves Waterbury at 9:28 AM Train arrives in NY Penn at 6:41 PM If your family doesn't like skiing, go to Burlington. Weekend Buses in Burlington: On Saturday, routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 76. On Sunday, only parts of routes 1 and 12 operate. The good news is that there is a Sunday-only bus serving most areas. Fares are $1.25 per adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiPietro Posted November 10, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 10, 2011 Vermont sounds like a pretty nice little trip. Did you look into any hotels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted November 15, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 15, 2011 If anyone is planning to take Amtrak during the Thanksgiving travel days (11/22-11/28), please be advised of the peak fares apply all day, every day (except 11/25)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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