There are 4 ways to get from Rutland to Lake Champlain by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus 7
2h 9m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rutland to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
3h$18–43Drive 66.6 mi
- Drive from Rutland to Burlingtoncar 66.6 mi
1h 39m$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutland to Burlingtontaxi 66.6 mi
1h 39m$130–160
Rutland to Lake Champlain by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutland to Lake Champlain is to bus which costs $12 - $17 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Rutland to Lake Champlain is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $12 - $18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center and arriving at Downtown Transit Center Burlington. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutland to Lake Champlain. However, there are services departing from Rutland and arriving at Burlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Rutland and Lake Champlain is 74 miles. The road distance is 67 miles.
The best way to get from Rutland to Lake Champlain without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $12 - $17.
The bus from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center to Downtown Transit Center Burlington takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rutland to Lake Champlain bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center station.
Rutland to Lake Champlain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rutland station.
The best way to get from Rutland to Lake Champlain is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Rutland, VT, USA and Lake Champlain, VT, USA?
Vermont Translines operates a bus from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center to Downtown Transit Center Burlington twice daily. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rutland to Burlington once daily. Tickets cost $16–40 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rutland to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center to Downtown Transit Center Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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Booking & Getting There
Rutland to Lake Champlain bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Rutland to Lake Champlain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutland to Lake Champlain is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Rutland to Lake Champlain.
There are 152+ hotels available in Lake Champlain.







