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Vermonter

Washington to St. Albans up the Connecticut River valley and through Vermont's Green Mountains.

RouteWashington, DC – St. Albans, VT via New York, NY and Springfield, MA
OperatorAmtrak
Duration13 hours 45 minutes
Distance611 miles
FrequencyDaily
SeasonYear-round

Daylight in Vermont in both directions; replaced the overnight Montrealer in 1995 and has not served Montreal since.

From the window

Connecticut River Valley and Vermont's Green Mountains, famous for fall foliage

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✓ Last verified: November 2026